Richard S. Burke, 73, of Zeeland, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023.
Dick was born in Holland, on March 1, 1950, to Walter and Dorothy (Cunningham) Burke. Dick graduated from Holland High in 1969 and attended Muskegon Community College. He met Beth Dykhuizen at Woodland Roller Rink and they eventually married on November 20, 1976. Dick and Beth raised their kids in Holland and Dick worked for thirteen years as an engine installer at Chris-Craft. After Chris-Craft, Dick worked at Haworth for twenty years until his retirement. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, hunting, and fishing. For several years, Dick and Beth made annual visits to Jamaica and Cancun. In retirement, Dick and Beth sold lots of Dick’s woodworking wares at the many shows they attended. Dick was preceded in death by his brother Tom Burke, his parents, and his mother-in-law Doris Dykhuizen.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Beth, their children and grandchildren: Kim and Kevin Anderson (Lindsey, Tyler, Zach) of Zeeland, Tom and Rebecca Burke ( Liam, Layla, Luka) of Ada; siblings: Kay and Ray Meunier, Pat and Don Swanson; parents-in-law Al and Jackie Dykhuizen, in-laws: Ellen Wierenga, Barb Dadswell, Rick and Toni Houtstra, Sharon and Ron De Winter, Ron Houtstra, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service to honor Richard S. Burke will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, June 23, 2023, at Holland Heights Christian Reformed Church, 836 E. 8th Street, Holland MI 49423. A reception will follow the service where you can visit with the Burke family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Meijer Heart Center:
https://give.spectrumhealth.org/donate/search/complete-gift?fid=452039fb-503d-4734-a00d-327b7793486a
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