About Richard Burke
Lived 1934 – 2008 (aged 73). Richard Burke was an American businessperson.
Richard (Dick) Burke (June 4, 1934 – March 9, 2008) was the co-founder of Trek Bicycle Corporation. Trek is known among cyclists for making the bikes that Lance Armstrong rode in his Tour de France victories.
Two of his children are John Burke, the current president of the company he founded, as well as Mary Burke a former executive at Trek Bicycle Corporation and Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2014 election.
Mr. Burke’s first marriage, to Elaine Sachs, ended in divorce. Besides his son, of Madison, Wis., Mr. Burke is survived by his wife, Camille; four daughters, Mary Burke; Kathleen Seiberlich, Michele Deubel, and Sharon Jonas; a stepbrother, Mike Trizil of Chicago; and nine grandchildren.
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Who was Richard Burke?
businessperson and co-founder of Trek Bicycle Corporation (1934-2008)
When was Richard Burke born?
Richard Burke was born on 4 June 1934 in Chicago.
When did Richard Burke die?
Richard Burke died on 9 March 2008 in Milwaukee.
What was Richard Burke's occupation?
Richard Burke was a businessperson.
What nationality was Richard Burke?
Richard Burke was American.
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