In loving memory of Jerome A. Burke of Jasper, Indiana, who departed this world on November 23, 2024 at the age of 89. Jerome leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard Burke and Anna Burke (Hochgesang); his wife Preceding; and his siblings, Clarissa Hochgesang, Clarence, Joseph and Linus Burke.

He is survived by: his sons, Eric Burke (Mary) of Jasper, IN and Rodney Burke (Wanda); his grandchildren, Mallory, Mackenzie, Grant and Lydia; his great grandchildren, Ada and Theo; his sisters, Marie Sternberg of Jasper, IN and Rita Moeller of Jasper, IN; and his sister-in-law Barbara Burke of Jasper, IN. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 26th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Wednesday, November 27th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, November 27th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Family Catholic Church (950 Church Ave, Jasper, IN 47546). An entombment was held on Wednesday, November 27th 2024 at the Fairview Cemetery (1020 Kundeck St, Jasper, IN 47546).

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, Heart-to-Heart Hospice, Mentors for Youth, or to a favorite charity.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Becher-Kluesner Funeral Homes