The Shawnee Dispatch / Obituary: Roland Edward Burke

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July 10, 2007

Roland Edward Burke

1940-2007

Mission Hills

Roland Edward (Ron) Burke, 66, of Mission Hills, died Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at his home. Services were Sunday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Visitation was Sunday at the chapel. Graveside services were Monday at the Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Assn., Memorial and Honor, PO Box, 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038-1132.

Mr. Burke was born Nov. 23, 1940, in Kansas City, Kan., to Earl and Mildred (Hutchens) Burke. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He earned a B.A. degree from National University, Kansas City, Mo. He was a police officer for 25 years with the Shawnee Police Department, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, American Legion and Hamm Radio enthusiast WBOUZM.

He is survived by his brother, David Nick Burke of the home; and a sister, Barbara Shadwick, McFall, Mo. Online condolences my be expressed at www.amosfamily.com. Arr. by: The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, (913) 631-5566.

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