Gary Jerome Burke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gary Jerome Burke of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, who passed away on April 2, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Jerome Burke to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Gary may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald "Don" Burke and Phyllis Burke. He is survived by: his wife Darlene; his children, Eric Burke (Cathy), Mark Burke (Jackie) and Amy (Bill); his stepsons, Robert Serpico (Kim) and William Serpico (Sarah); and his siblings, Don (Sonia) and Tammy. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.
