Background
Burke,, Richard J. was born on July 9, 1940 in Rutland, Vermont, United States. Son of Richard J. and Gertrude (Fecteau) Burke.
Burke,, Richard J. was born on July 9, 1940 in Rutland, Vermont, United States. Son of Richard J. and Gertrude (Fecteau) Burke.
Bachelor of Science, Castletown State College, Vermont, 1962. Master of Education, St. Michael's College, 1966. Postgraduate, Boston University, 1967.
Guidance counselor Otter Valley Union High School, Brandon, Vermont, 1966—1967. Teacher mathematics Vergennes Union High School, 1962—1966, guidance administrator, 1967—2001. Retired, 2001.
Member Vermont Republican Committee, Montpelier, 1977-1981. Chairman Addison County (Vermont) Representatives, 1977-1981. Alderman City of Vergennes, 1969-1972, mayor, 1972-1989.
Member Rotary (president Vergennes 1975-1976).
Married Evelyn Berge, August 18, 1962. 1 child, James Bradley.