Eric Wayne Burke, 34, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 26, 2019.
Born on September 16, 1984 in Lafayette, he was the son of Terry and Sheryl (Kingma) Burke. He graduated from Harrison High School and went on to earn his BS in Building Construction Management (BCM) from Purdue University.
He married the love of his life, Jenilee Ramer, in 2015. Eric was a project manager in construction for Tonn & Blank Construction.
Eric loved riding his Harley, mushroom hunting, riding ATV’s, was a car enthusiast, loved cruising in his convertible and vacationing in Kentucky. He loved his pets, a dog Turbo, and two cats, Booker and Fluffy. He loved his family dearly. He especially loved his beard and was “All About His Beard”.
Surviving with his wife and parents are a brother; father-in-law and mother-in-law; brother-in-law and sister in law; grandparents; five nieces and nephew; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Eric is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Patricia Kingma and Wanda Burke.
Friends may call from 4-8 PM on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Rite of interment to follow at St. Boniface Cemetery. Father Cole Daily will officiate.
Born on September 16, 1984 in Lafayette, he was the son of Terry and Sheryl (Kingma) Burke. He graduated from Harrison High School and went on to earn his BS in Building Construction Management (BCM) from Purdue University.
He married the love of his life, Jenilee Ramer, in 2015. Eric was a project manager in construction for Tonn & Blank Construction.
Eric loved riding his Harley, mushroom hunting, riding ATV’s, was a car enthusiast, loved cruising in his convertible and vacationing in Kentucky. He loved his pets, a dog Turbo, and two cats, Booker and Fluffy. He loved his family dearly. He especially loved his beard and was “All About His Beard”.
Surviving with his wife and parents are a brother; father-in-law and mother-in-law; brother-in-law and sister in law; grandparents; five nieces and nephew; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Eric is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Patricia Kingma and Wanda Burke.
Friends may call from 4-8 PM on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Rite of interment to follow at St. Boniface Cemetery. Father Cole Daily will officiate.
Eric Wayne Burke, 34, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 26, 2019.
Born on September 16, 1984 in Lafayette, he was the son of Terry and Sheryl (Kingma) Burke. He graduated from Harrison High School and went on to earn his BS in Building Construction Management (BCM) from Purdue University.
He married the love of his life, Jenilee Ramer, in 2015. Eric was a project manager in construction for Tonn & Blank Construction.
Eric loved riding his Harley, mushroom hunting, riding ATV’s, was a car enthusiast, loved cruising in his convertible and vacationing in Kentucky. He loved his pets, a dog Turbo, and two cats, Booker and Fluffy. He loved his family dearly. He especially loved his beard and was “All About His Beard”.
Surviving with his wife and parents are a brother; father-in-law and mother-in-law; brother-in-law and sister in law; grandparents; five nieces and nephew; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Eric is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Patricia Kingma and Wanda Burke.
Friends may call from 4-8 PM on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Rite of interment to follow at St. Boniface Cemetery. Father Cole Daily will officiate.
Born on September 16, 1984 in Lafayette, he was the son of Terry and Sheryl (Kingma) Burke. He graduated from Harrison High School and went on to earn his BS in Building Construction Management (BCM) from Purdue University.
He married the love of his life, Jenilee Ramer, in 2015. Eric was a project manager in construction for Tonn & Blank Construction.
Eric loved riding his Harley, mushroom hunting, riding ATV’s, was a car enthusiast, loved cruising in his convertible and vacationing in Kentucky. He loved his pets, a dog Turbo, and two cats, Booker and Fluffy. He loved his family dearly. He especially loved his beard and was “All About His Beard”.
Surviving with his wife and parents are a brother; father-in-law and mother-in-law; brother-in-law and sister in law; grandparents; five nieces and nephew; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Eric is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Patricia Kingma and Wanda Burke.
Friends may call from 4-8 PM on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Rite of interment to follow at St. Boniface Cemetery. Father Cole Daily will officiate.
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