Donald F. Burke
(June 4, 1940 - June 20, 2008)

Donald F. Burke, 68, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, died Friday, June 20, 2008, at his home. he founded, owned, and operated Tri State Movies in addition to founding Coffee Host Company, which he operated until 1990, Don also owned and operated MOS Dogs, Waupaca, from 2003 until 2007.

Don was born June 4, 1940, in Dixon, the son of James and Agnes (Donavon) Burke. Survivors include his daughter, Malia Lyn (Joe) Forseth, his son, Donavon Burke, and his former wife, Mary Felder Burke, all of Waupaca; two brothers, Edward (Carol) Burke of Reno, Nevada, and Jim (Lucy) Burke of Dixon; two sisters, Maureen Atwood of Morgantown, West Virginia, and Joann (Bill) Guthrie of Dixon; three grandsons; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Alan Atwood.