Gerald P. Burke Sr.

Mr. Gerald Patrick “Pat” Burke Sr., age 87, of Shepherdsville, returned to his Heavenly Father on Monday, December 7, 2020. Mr. Burke was born in Bullitt County, KY on February 28, 1933 to the late Burr Harris Burke and Ida Myrtle (Ferguson) Burke. He was the last of his ten brothers and sisters.

Pat never met a stranger nor turned anyone in need away. He spent his entire life trying to improve the situation for others, be it family, friends, or strangers.

Along with his parents and nine siblings, his son, Anthony “Tony” Ray Burke preceded him in death.

Pat was a Korean War veteran, serving in the US Air Force, Fifth Air Force and Engineers, and member of the Shepherdsville VFW Post 5710. He was the owner of Burke Heating and Air Conditioning but turned his time over to real estate development. He was a farmer and bred purebred quarter horses, appendix registered paints and purebred shorthorn cattle. Pat was the first mayor of Hebron Estates, a city he founded. He was chairman of KY Turnpike Water District for 22 years and served in an advisory capacity to numerous political endeavors.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 62 years, Ruby M. (Burks) Burke; his son, Gerald P. Burke Jr.; dozens of nieces, nephews, cousins, grand- nieces and grand- nephews; numerous extended family, step- grandchildren and one especially close and extremely loved (grandson), Justin Odle.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of your choice.

Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Hwy. at Brooks Rd.) is handling arrangements and interment will be held at Hebron Cemetery.

**Due to the Covid restrictions set by Gov. Andy Beshear, only 25 individuals may attend the visitation and funeral service. We beg your understanding.