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Edward Burke

1936 - 2026

Edward Burke obituary, 1936-2026

BORN

1936

DIED

2026

Edward Burke Obituary

Edward Burke

January 20, 1936 - February 17, 2026

WESTBY - Edward Burke, 90, of Westby, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at Norseland Nursing Home.

He was born on January 20, 1936, to the late Melvin and Goldie Burke. Edward married Marilyn Rumsey on June 1, 1957. They were married 68 years.

Edward is survived by his wife Marilyn; his son, Terry Burke; daughter, Susan (Tom) Meyers; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at a later date. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.vossfh.com
Published by La Crosse Tribune on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church

500 South Main Street, Westby, WI 54667

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