On October 5, 2017 Dennis Burke, Roger, 75, passed from this life to his heavenly home.  He was born November 6, 1941 to Stella Maxon Burke and Emery A. Burke, both deceased.  He is survived by two sisters, Sharon Burke and Bobbie Burke, a daughter, Julie Smith, grandson, Riley, and granddaughter, Nicole.

He graduated from Pasco High School, attended CBC, and graduated from Central Washington College. Dennis spent several years in the U S Army. After being honorably discharged, he began his teaching career and later self-published over a dozen books. His most proud accomplishment was establishment of a nonprofit American Library in the Czech Republic in the late 90's

A family memorial will be held Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 3:00pm at Einan’s at Sunset in Richland, WA.

Memorial Donations in his honor can be made to Mid-Columbia Libraries. Attn: Erin Meneely
405 S Dayton St, Kennewick, WA 99336.