He was born October 26, 1945 in Woodsfield, Ohio to the late Clyde and Alice (Cline) Burke. Robert was a lifelong truck driver.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Lucas Burke; brothers and sisters, Vernon Burke, Verle Burke, Mary Lee Munday, Clara Jones, Dannie Burke, and Kay Pasmore. He is survived by his sister, Janet Burke-Swaney; sons, Dannie Burke, Michael (Caroline Marcoguiseppe-Burke) Burke, and Joe Burke; daughter, Miranda Burke; grandchildren, Mikie, Christopher, Matthew, Jessica, and Lauren; and great-grandchildren.
A visitation for Robert will be held Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Friday, September 27, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Karlo-Libby Funeral Home, 5000 Everhard Rd NW, Canton, Ohio 44718. A funeral service will occur Friday, September 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.
Robert will be laid to rest at North Lawn Cemetery, Canton, Ohio 44709. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Altercare of Nobles Pond and Absolute Hospice for their compassionate care of Robert and his family.
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