About Robert H. Burke
Lived 1922 – 2003 (aged 81). Robert H. Burke was an American politician.
Robert Henry Burke (July 16, 1922 – September 26, 2003) was an American politician in California.
Early life and education Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Burke served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and was a pilot. He enlisted in the United States Army on February 1, 1943, and served until July 30, 1946. He received his bachelor's degree from University of California, Berkeley in engineering.
Career In 1963, Burke moved to Huntington Beach, California and worked for Signal Oil and Gas. Burke served on the Huntington Beach School District Board from 1964 to 1966. Burke served in the California State Assembly from 1966 to 1976 and was a Republican.
Later life Burke lived in Kihei, Hawaii. He died at Maui Memorial Hospital in Wailuku, Hawaii.
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Robert H. Burke was born on 16 July 1922 in Des Moines.
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Robert H. Burke died on 26 September 2003 in Wailuku, Hawaii.
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