Patrick Burke

Patrick J. Burke, 74, of Goshen, died Sunday, March 13, 2011, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born March 21, 1936 in New York City, N.Y. to the late Robin and Mary (Jordan) Burke.  On November 17, 1956 he married Marie Arno. She survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Lynn Burke of Washington; a son, Pat Burke of New York; three grandchildren, Brendan, Rachel and Alicia; and two brothers, Robin Burke, of Reno, Nevada, and Jim Burke of New York. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Stacie. A nine year Goshen resident, Mr. Burke had taught business courses at the college level. There will be no public services and his body will be cremated at Yoder-Culp Crematory, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia Society, Indiana Chapter.