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'''Wilner Edward Burke''' (May 12, 1908 – June 14, 1985) was American band director known for leading the [[Lumberjack Band]], the team band for the [[Green Bay Packers]]. Burke, a native of [[Green Bay, Wisconsin]], served as an [[alderman]] for the city for 21 years and served on the County Board. However, he became known for his relationship with the Packers. Starting in 1939, he was put in charge of the Packers team band, which he had been part of since the early 1920s. From 1940 to 1981, Burke served as the band director and also coordinated all halftime entertainment. The band, which changed its name to the Green Bay Packers Band, played across the state at parades and other special events. Burke retired prior to the [[1982 NFL season]] and died three years later, at the age of 77. |
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'''Wilner Edward Burke''' (May 12, 1908 – June 14, 1985) was the director of the [[Lumberjack Band]], the team band for the [[Green Bay Packers]]. |
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From 1950 to 1971, Burke was an alderman for the Fifth [[Ward (electoral subdivision)|Ward]] of the city of Green Bay.<ref name="OBITUARY">{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-obituary-for-bur/134537580/ | title = Wilner Burke | date = June 16, 1985 | access-date = November 2, 2023 | newspaper = [[Green Bay Press-Gazette]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = B-13}}</ref> When he was first elected, in 1950, he was the only candidate to win who was not an incumbent.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-burke-elected-ne/134557185/ | title = Burke Elected New Councilman | date = April 5, 1950 | access-date = November 3, 2023 | newspaper = [[Green Bay Press-Gazette]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 1}}</ref>He also served on the County Board.<ref name="OBIT1"/><ref name="OBIT2"/> From the business side, he had an association with Schneider Allied Van Lines for 24 years, from 1952 to 1976.<ref name="OBITUARY"/> |
From 1950 to 1971, Burke was an alderman for the Fifth [[Ward (electoral subdivision)|Ward]] of the city of Green Bay.<ref name="OBITUARY">{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-obituary-for-bur/134537580/ | title = Wilner Burke | date = June 16, 1985 | access-date = November 2, 2023 | newspaper = [[Green Bay Press-Gazette]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = B-13}}</ref> When he was first elected, in 1950, he was the only candidate to win who was not an incumbent.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-burke-elected-ne/134557185/ | title = Burke Elected New Councilman | date = April 5, 1950 | access-date = November 3, 2023 | newspaper = [[Green Bay Press-Gazette]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 1}}</ref> He also served on the County Board.<ref name="OBIT1"/><ref name="OBIT2"/> From the business side, he had an association with Schneider Allied Van Lines for 24 years, from 1952 to 1976.<ref name="OBITUARY"/> |
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Revision as of 20:44, 3 November 2023
Wilner Burke | |
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| Born | May 12, 1908 Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | June 14, 1985 (aged 77) Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Band director |
| Known for | Band director, Lumberjack Band |
Wilner Edward Burke (May 12, 1908 – June 14, 1985) was American band director known for leading the Lumberjack Band, the team band for the Green Bay Packers. Burke, a native of Green Bay, Wisconsin, served as an alderman for the city for 21 years and served on the County Board. However, he became known for his relationship with the Packers. Starting in 1939, he was put in charge of the Packers team band, which he had been part of since the early 1920s. From 1940 to 1981, Burke served as the band director and also coordinated all halftime entertainment. The band, which changed its name to the Green Bay Packers Band, played across the state at parades and other special events. Burke retired prior to the 1982 NFL season and died three years later, at the age of 77.
Early life
Wilner Burke was born on May 12, 1908, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.[3]
Career
Politics and business
From 1950 to 1971, Burke was an alderman for the Fifth Ward of the city of Green Bay.[4] When he was first elected, in 1950, he was the only candidate to win who was not an incumbent.[5] He also served on the County Board.[1][2] From the business side, he had an association with Schneider Allied Van Lines for 24 years, from 1952 to 1976.[4]
Band director
Head coach Vince Lombardi requested Burke change the name of the band to the Green Bay Packer Band so that the myth that everything north of Milwaukee is related to logging.[6]
Burke was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1986 in recognition of his contributions to the team.[3]
Personal life
Burke was married to Mabel Burke (née Krchma) and they had two daughters. He was an active member of the community, serving on the Bishops Charity Committee for 24 years.[4] He was also a member of the local Elks Club and Knights of Columbus.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c Goldschmidt, Keith (June 15, 1985). "Wilner Burke dead at 77; led Packers band 44 years: Part 1". Green Bay Press-Gazette (clipping). p. A-1. Retrieved September 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c Goldschmidt, Keith (June 15, 1985). "Wilner Burke dead at 77; led Packers band 44 years: Part 2". Green Bay Press-Gazette (clipping). p. A-2. Retrieved September 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Christl, Cliff. "Wilner Burke". Packers.com. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Wilner Burke". Green Bay Press-Gazette (clipping). June 16, 1985. p. B-13. Retrieved November 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Burke Elected New Councilman". Green Bay Press-Gazette (clipping). April 5, 1950. p. 1. Retrieved November 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Jingo (June 30, 1967). "Dedication, Work in Bay's Packer Band". The Post-Crescent (clipping). p. A8. Retrieved November 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Category:1908 births
Category:1985 deaths
Category:Green Bay Packers employees
Category:Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame