Michael Burke Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Michael Burke of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, who passed away at the age of 77, on January 29, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John A. Burke and Cecelia B. Burke (Garvey); and his son-in-law Mark Birling. He is survived by: his wife Elsa Ann Ziegler Kelling; and his children, Margaret Garsow (John), Maureen Ferguson (Mike), Kathleen Anderson (Michael), Kimberly Hagen (Tim), Kristina Ostermann (Russ), Katrina Birling, Karolyn Jashinsky (Curt), Thomas Kelling (Elizabeth), Kolleen Holma (James) and Kieran Spencer (Shane). He is also survived by twenty-five grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

For the safety of the family and the Rhinelander community, when arriving at church, hands will be sanitized, masks will be required along with social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Mike may be given to the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry, 627 Coon Street, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501, 715-369-7237.