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Common Council Meeting
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190
*In Person and Virtual
Tuesday, October 03, 2023 – 6:30 PM
When: Oct 3, 2023 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Common Council
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A councilmember can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the council to be implemented. the agenda shall be approved at reach meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Adjourn to closed session, to reconvene in open session, pursuant to Chapter 19.86 notice of collective bargaining negotiations Item to be discussed: 1) Bargaining Negotiation with Police Union
CONSIDERATIONS
2. Discussion and possible action regarding WPPSA contract – HR/Police
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any council members requests that an item be removed for individual consideration.
3. Urban Forestry Commission Minutes from July 24, 2023.
4. Park and Rec Board Minutes from August 23, 2023
5. Exemption form for Walworth County tax for library services for 2024
CITY MANAGER REPORT
STAFF REPORTS
6. Social Media Report – City Manager/Kristina Koslosky
7. Marketing and Communications Plan – City Manager/Kristina Koslosky
8. Update on zoning changes for dollar stores and cash businesses – City Attorney
9. Housing Summit update – City Manager
10. Code Enforcement and Zoning Official – HR
HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
No formal Council action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Council discusses that particular item.
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ORDINANCES
First Reading
11. Ordinance 2071 an ordinance amending chapter 2.08.010-City Clerk
12. Ordinance 2072 an ordinance creating chapter 2.73 Lake Advisory Committee –City Manager/Park and Rec
Second Reading
13. Ordinance 2070 an Ordinance amending Section 19.51.180 Truck Trailer, Mobile Home and Equipment Parking Restrictions – Public Works
14. Ordinance 2063 Ordinance amending Chapter 11.16.15, adding No Stopping, Standing or Parking on east side of Elizabeth Street at Court Street and Laurel Street. Public works
CONSIDERATIONS
15. Discussion and possible action on Good Governance manual changes –Gerber/City Clerk
16. Discussion and Possible action regarding agenda policy-City Clerk
17. Discussion and possible action regarding policy for exit interviews Gerber/HR
18. Discussion and possible action regarding Economic Director salary range- HR
19. Discussion and possible action regarding deferred assessments for Wisconsin Street sanitary sewer and water main –Public Works
20. Retaining an outside law firm to advise the common council on employee discipline and termination matters – Allen/Attorney
21. Councilmember Requests for Future Agenda Items or Committee items. Questions
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
22. Updates to the Mobile Home Ordinance – Hicks -October
23. R0 Zoning Discussion- Neighborhood Services/Public Works – October 17
24. Window Ordinance – City Clerk/PD – December
25. First line surveys for staff to complete on management Gerber Q3/Q4 2023
26. Feedback survey for City Manager to distribute when you attend or present at meetings Gerber Q3/Q4 2023
27. Compensation survey Gerber Q4 2023
28. Training for newly elected and appointed officials Dawsey- Smith – April/May 2024
29. Hiring a temporary, hourly assistant to the city manager – Allen -TBD
30. Virtual Meeting Policy Allen/HR-TBD
CLOSED SESSION
CS-31. Adjourn to closed session, to reconvene in open session, pursuant to Chapter 19.85(1)(e) “Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.” Items to be discussed: 1) A1 Packaging development agreement 2) Bargaining Negotiation with Police Union and Chapter 19.85_____ . Walton Assessment review
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Topic: Common Council – After closed Session
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CONSIDERATIONS
32. Discussion and possible action regarding Walton assessment review – Finance
33. Discussion and possible action regarding developer agreement for A1 Packaging –Economic Development
ADJOURNMENT
Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the
City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Public Library.
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to a special “Read or Treat” event at the public library with the Zeta Sigma Chi sorority on Thursday, October 5 at 3:30-4:30 p.m. There will be books, a fun Halloween craft, and goodies.
This is a free event and no registration is required. The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater. Contact Sarah French with questions at sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov or 262-458-2782.
Todd D. Hansen, 61, passed away with his family by his side on September 23rd, 2023, after a courageous year and a half battle with neuroendocrine cancer.
Todd was born on December 20th, 1961, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Clarence and Faith Hansen. He was the eldest brother to three siblings Tracey, Troy, and Tyler Hansen.
Todd is survived by his loving wife and high school sweetheart Susan Hansen. They married on April 30th, 1983, and had three daughters Jennifer (Jared), Jamie (Matt), and Abigail (Scott).
Todd was a devoted father and grandfather. After having three daughters, he longed for grandchildren (especially grandsons). Todd’s wishes came true, and he had seven grandchildren he absolutely adored and spoiled every step of the way: Gage, Ethan, Nolan, Luca, Amelia, Lydia, and Marlee.
Todd is also survived by many close friends and other relatives, including his family dog Benson.
Todd was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, boating, fishing, and golfing. If you didn’t see him in a tree stand or on the putting green, you would see him blasting tunes on the boat or spending time with his family at their home on Marco Island.
Todd’s other passion was work. He was an entrepreneur and never afraid to take a risk or be challenged with something new. In his early years he started with Verlo Mattress and quickly expanded his successful business ventures. A few of these ventures included the Sportsman Channel, SWAT, and most recently Waypoint TV.
In addition to his love for the outdoors and passion for his work, he also really enjoyed music. Every genre of music! He was always playing something from one of his playlists and if he wasn’t, he was most likely attending a concert with Susan and their friends. He attended well over 100+ concerts in his lifetime.
Todd has impacted so many lives and was extremely loved. He will always be remembered by his words of wisdom, generosity, and influence on so many. It is his family and friends that will carry on Todd’s loving heart.
The family wishes to express their gratitude for the excellent care Todd received from the staff and volunteers at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (netrf.org) whose mission is raising funding for this rare cancer to find more effective treatments.
Visitation will be held at Pagenkopf Funeral Home (NEW LOCATION: 2228 N. Silver Maple Lane, Oconomowoc, WI 53066) on Sunday, October 1st, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., with a service to follow. There will be appetizers and spirits after the conclusion of the funeral service at about 2:30 p.m.
Aldo Guillermo Busot, 64, of Miami, Florida, passed away on September 19, 2023. Born on October 3, 1958, in Santa Clara, Cuba, Aldo was a big personality who shared his enthusiasms with everyone he met. He will be deeply missed by his loved ones.
Aldo is survived by his sisters Adriana C. Busot and Maria Victoria Busot, as well as his brother Jorge Busot. He was preceded in death by his father, Aldo J. Busot, and his mother, Adriana B. Busot.
Aldito attended Whitewater High School, graduating in 1977. He studied engineering and art history at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Later, he graduated from Berkeley’s Boalt School of Law.
Aldo was an avid surfer since his youth and became a competitive bike racer during his college years, He was also an accomplished guitarist and gourmet cook, and had a keen interest in photography and fast cars.
A memorial service to honor Aldo’s life will be held at Caballero Rivero Little Havana, located at 3344 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135. Visitation begins at noon on September 29th.
The funeral will take place at Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North, 3260 SW 8th Street, at noon on Saturday, September 30th.
For more information, please contact the funeral home at 305-445-9508.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Surfrider Foundation.
Aldo Guillermo Busot will forever be remembered by his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Public Library.
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is pleased to announce that the “Engaging the Community; Promoting Learning” capital campaign is close to meeting its goal of $2,250,000. “We are only $93,000 from meeting our campaign goal and hope everyone in the community will help to get us ‘over the top,” said Jim Winship, Campaign Chair. The funds raised, combined with library reserves and proceeds from the sale of property, will match the City’s generous commitment of $3,000,000 that serves as a challenge to the Whitewater community for this project, which has a total cost of $6,000,000.
“The Bookometer in the library’s lobby will mark campaign progress until October 30 when the campaign will officially close,” said Jon Kachel, a member of the Campaign Planning Committee.
“We are honored by the community’s generosity and hope that anyone considering a gift will get their pledge form to the library soon.”
The renovated library will add even more value to the Whitewater community. It will offer more space and features where people can connect, read, learn, create and feel welcome. There will be 4,400 square feet of additional space and the current space will be redesigned to be more welcoming and accommodate new features. The renovated library will offer expanded early learning areas including play centers, engaging teen and pre-teen spaces, upgraded technology, large and small meeting rooms, study and collaboration spaces, expanded areas of informal seating, and outdoor tables and places for the community to use the Internet when the library is not open. The Library Board and staff have been developing these plans for several years but they are about to become a reality.
One way that individuals, families and businesses can get involved is by purchasing a Wall Tile.
This final segment of the campaign is designed to include the entire Whitewater community.
Wall tiles are $250 and $500; special tiles for businesses are $1000 and may include the company’s logo. It is a wonderful way to celebrate your family, remember a loved one, honor someone special, recognize the children and grandchildren, or showcase your business. Information is available on the library’s website and by using the QR code; forms are also available at the library.
For more information contact Stacey Lunsford, Library Director at 262 473-0530.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater senior Nicholas Swiatowy is preparing for the new school year by watching a lot of television — specifically, Japanese variety shows.
For this Warhawk, that’s tantamount to studying. He’s soaking up the Japanese language, listening for new words, phrases, idioms and intonation.
The Elkhorn native will spend the 2023-24 academic year at Hokkaido University in Sapporo, Japan, on a merit-based, fully paid Japanese studies scholarship and stipend, a prestigious award presented by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology. To earn the award, Swiatowy had to perform well in language tests and face an interview at the Japanese consulate in Chicago.
“I couldn’t be more honored to be doing this. That I would be considered for something like this is wild,” Swiatowy says.
The Japanese government scholarship program began in 1954 and has benefitted more than 100,000 students in more than 160 countries. Winning the scholarship is a particularly remarkable achievement because until Swiatowy transferred to UW-Whitewater in the spring semester of 2022, his grasp of Japanese was completely self-taught. Learning the language’s more than 2,000 characters was his passion.
“I got out of high school and I needed something to do. Japanese is supposed to be the hardest language for native English speakers to learn,” he says. “I’m probably up to about 1,400 characters now.”
Swiatowy’s first contact with the language came from playing Japanese video games during his youth.
“It was fun, and I like the way the language sounds.”
Mentorship matters
Swiatowy, a Japanese studies and political science major, is following in the footsteps of his Japanese instructor and mentor at UW-Whitewater, Melanie Czarnecki — who earned the same scholarship in 1996-97, when she was an undergraduate student at UW-Madison.
“I’m as excited for him as I was for myself,” Czarnecki said.
The program, which involves full immersion in the Japanese language and culture, selects students from around the world.
“Not only is Nicholas going to grow as an individual human being, he is going to be such a confident speaker of the Japanese language and, I hope, on Japanese cultural topics. He’s also going to study with people from all walks of life,” said Czarnecki. “They will live together, study together, go on field trips together. He will learn about other countries’ cultures, too.”
When Swiatowy enrolled at UW-Whitewater, he asked Czarnecki for permission to take a placement test to see which of her Japanese language classes would be an appropriate fit.
“I asked him where he had studied, which textbooks he had used and which classes he had taken,” Czarnecki says.
The answer: none of the above.
“I never expected he would be able to place at the highest level,” Czarnecki says. “I was so impressed that someone as young as he had that kind of commitment.”
In fact, Swiatowy was skilled enough to tutor other students and has helped run Czarnecki’s weekly chat tables, or conversation groups.
“He has helped a lot of students, including one student who is vision-impaired. Nicholas was eager to help him outside of the classroom, and to make sure he was getting the support he needed,” Czarnecki says.
Looking ahead
Swiatowy is eager to speak and read Japanese every day. Improving his conversational skills is his biggest priority, even before he leaves for Japan.
“This has been the big thing for me for the last four years, and this scholarship is the culmination of all of that,” Swiatowy says.
He dreams of serving as a diplomat in the future. “If I can do something with Japanese, I’d absolutely love to.”
Swiatowy credits Czarnecki for accepting him as a student, encouraging him to apply for the scholarship and helping him through the interview process.
“Melanie is, hands down, the best teacher I’ve ever had in my life – 1,000%,” Swiatowy says. “She has made a huge change in the trajectory of my life.”
Swiatowy looks forward to his time at Hokkaido University. Established in 1876, it has 18,000 students – compared to about 11,500 at UW-Whitewater – and 3,900 faculty and staff members. The university focuses on research covering a variety of global issues, including vaccines, artificial intelligence, food innovation and environmental science. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings — which assess nearly 1,600 universities worldwide on meeting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development goals — lists Hokkaido University No. 22 globally and No. 1 in Japan.
The campus is in Sapporo, which is similar to Wisconsin in its climate — and in at least one other aspect according to Swiatowy.
“It’s famous for beer.”
Editor’s Note: The following letter was provided by the City of Whitewater.
Dear Residents of Whitewater,
I hope this letter finds you well. We value your input and involvement in our community, and we want to keep you informed about important matters that affect our city. On October 17, 2023, the City of Whitewater will be considering a Short Term Rental Ordinance.
The Short Term Rental Ordinance is a proposed regulation that aims to address various aspects related to short-term rentals within our city. Short-term rentals typically include vacation rentals, Airbnb-type properties, and similar arrangements. The ordinance is designed to ensure the safe and harmonious coexistence of short-term rentals with our residential neighborhoods while maintaining the character and quality of life in our community.
We encourage all residents to stay informed about this important issue. You can find more details, including the proposed ordinance text and related documents, by visiting our city website’s Agenda Center. The Agenda Center is a valuable resource for accessing meeting agendas, minutes, and other relevant materials. To access this information, please visit www.whitewater-wi.gov and navigate to the Agenda Center section.
We value your feedback and input on this matter. There will be opportunities for public comment and discussion during the City Council meeting on October 17, 2023 at 6:30pm. Your voice matters, and we encourage you to participate in this important community discussion.
If you have any questions or would like to share your thoughts before the meeting, please feel free to contact our office at kanderberg@whitewater-wi.gov. We are here to assist you and provide clarification on any concerns you may have.
We believe that informed and engaged residents are vital to the success of our community. Your participation in this process is essential, and we look forward to hearing your perspectives.
Thank you for your ongoing support and involvement in making Whitewater a great place to live.
Sincerely,
Karri Anderberg
City Clerk
A couple calls didn’t go our way that should have, and the Whippets lost a tightly contested volleyball match in 5 sets (23-25, 25-22, 23-25, 25-23, 16-18) to Delavan on Tuesday, September 26.
Coach Mary Kilar commented, “This match was ours. I felt we played more consistently, managed our game plan and played well as a team. Unfortunately, a couple critical calls and we found ourselves losing in the final set 16-18. I was truly disappointed for the athletes, as I felt they deserved this match because of the way they battled and played offensively and defensively. We truly need to overcome the mental doubt that creeps in when matches get close and are on the line. We need to have ‘finish’ mentality, because these matches are ours!”
Manny Mbifi had an outstanding match for us. It was so awesome to see Manny fired up about her blocking and play. Manny ended the night with 6 kills and 5 blocks. She was a leader tonight, and the coaching staff has wanted all season to see her confidence blossom, and tonight it did.
Falyn Krahn also had an outstanding night both offensively and defensively. Falyn listens to every bit of coaching and immediately puts it into practice. She is so fun to coach because she works hard, leaves it all on the court, and although undersized for an outside hitter, she always follows the scouting plan and scores for us. She works just as hard on defense as she does on offense and she ended the night with 9 kills, 3 aces, 21 digs, and 3 block assists.
Ava Alvarado passed a 2.5 on the night and was so consistent in defense. She is so solid and consistent! She never quit on a ball, and had some amazing saves.
Ella Spear is a consistent leader for us. She is passing solidly, and owning the libero position. She works so hard, and wants her team to do well. She had 5 aces and led us in digs on the night with 25. Our defense is strong, and tonight was no different. Zoe Kohl finished the night with 16 digs and 3 aces. Sydney Schilt added 6 kills (hitting a .200), 4 digs, and 2 blocks.
Meg Roselle came through with her serve and defense. She added 4 kills, 1 ace, 4 assists, 6 digs, and 3 blocks.
Marina Linos continues to work hard in the setting position dishing out 19 assists, 1 ace, 6 digs, and 1 block.
Calli Grosinske continued to battle and added yet another double-double with 17 kills and 21 digs.
The Whippets overall hit a .056, had 13 aces and 19 errors, 107 digs, and 8 blocks. I have said all season that we are a defensively strong team. You can see in our dig stat that this is true. We have been focusing on serve, serve receive, and blocking at practices, and it is so nice to see our block stat improve. I am hopeful with continued service training we can improve our ace to error ratio as that will finish matches for us.
To see this fight is so great. We have so much to be proud of tonight. We battled and battled hard. I am so proud of the athletes tonight!
Article Submitted by Mary Kilar
Whitewater High School Head Volleyball Coach
mkilar@wwusd.org
Obituaries
Obituary: Fred Chester Traxler, 78 Fred was born in Whitewater, Wisconsin on October 23, 1945, son of Chester and Elva (Klug) Traxler. He was born to eternal life at Ascension St. Francis Place in Milwaukee on June 1, 2024. Fred was a 1964 graduate of Whitewater High School. In his younger days Fred enjoyed bowling and polka dancing–and was very good at both. He was very competitive, especially when pitching horseshoes with his Dad, brothers, and cousin Sid. He was always ready for a card game, and was also a big fan of the Packers and Brewers. Fred is preceded … Read more
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Harry Oliver Dempsey passed away peacefully and among family in Elkhorn, WI on July 24, 2024 at the age of 80. Born on May 21, 1944 to William and Norma (Shober) Dempsey, Harry grew up on the family farm in Whitewater. In his younger years, Harry enjoyed hunting and fishing, a passion that he later passed on to his own children. All his life he could often be found in his shop, building or fixing something – from a child’s toy to lawn mowers, cars, and tractors. His passion for self-sufficiency extended to his large garden whose abundance he happily … Read more
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SHIRLEY A. KNUTESON, age 85, of Whitewater, died Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Glenwood at Mulberry Campus in Whitewater. She was born to Hugo and Helen (Wilson) Ferge of Elkhorn, WI. She attended school in Walworth High School, graduating in 1956. Shirley worked at Sterlingworth in Elkhorn and then Fairhaven Nursing Home prior to retirement. As a young woman, she loved roller skating, had a love for animals, especially her dogs and horses on the farm. She was a loyal Brewer and Packer fan. Her diverse family was her pride and joy. Shirley is survived by her six children Jerry … Read more
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A celebration of life for Dave Triebold will be held July 27 at Triebold Farms, with festivities beginning around 11:30 am. A rememberance service will take place at 12:30 pm. A pig roast will follow, and the pool will be open. The family encourages you to stay through the evening for a bonfire as well. Contact Kris (262)949-5474 or Kath (414)412-4385 with questions.
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James Paul Fisher, 86, known by friends as JP or Jay, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at UW Hospital, Madison, with his immediate family by his side. His body finally surrendered to a heart attack after battling heart and kidney ailments for many years. Born in Fond du lac, Wisconsin, on October 25, 1937, to Lorraine and James Fisher, JP was a resident of Elkhorn and then Whitewater, Wisconsin. At age 2 JP was diagnosed with polio. Through daily therapy administered by his mother and grandmother, he overcame this life threatening virus, and with a prognosis of limited … Read more
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Shirley M. Messier, 86, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on July 8, 2024. Shirley was born to Erwin and Leona Reese on May 20, 1938, in Farmington, Wisconsin. Shirley (“Shirttail”) attended the local country school, then set out on her own, taking a job doing factory work. On August 24, 1957, she married Blaine Messier in Jefferson, Wisconsin. They had three daughters, Michele (Shelly), Terry, and Karen. Shirley spent many years being a working wife and mother, finally retiring from Polymer Technologies / MacLean Fogg in Whitewater. Shirley loved country music and spent her retirement years going to George Jones … Read more
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Patricia Ann ParrBorn 7/20/42Departed to Heaven 5/10/23 About herself, Patricia often said “I love life, I love God, He always has taken care of me, and He always will”. Patricia died peacefully at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, after a long and courageously fought season of declining health. Patricia was born in Beaver Dam, to a lovely family, which included her older brother Dennis and not too long after, her lifetime best friend and little sister Mary. They grew up on an idyllic “Gentlemen’s Farm” outside of Jefferson, with horses and many animals. Her parents, Floyd and Kathryn owned the … Read more
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Marjorie Alice “GG” Roloff, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Golden Years in Lake Geneva, WI. She was born July 31, 1934, to Fred and Martha (Arndt) Papcke, in Whitewater, WI, the fifth of eleven children. GG attended South Heart Prairie School, across the road from the family’s home farm. She is a Whitewater High School graduate. On April 19, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart, Eric. She worked a variety of jobs over the years. Her most memorable of those being the local canning factory and as a crossing guard. After retiring, she and Eric would … Read more
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Marilyn Mae Fuerstenberg, 81 of Whitewater, WI., passed away on June 27, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Janesville, WI. Marilyn was born May 27, 1943, in Geneva Township, to Raymond and Doris Kilpin. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, her two younger brothers, Mike and Donny Kilpin. Marilyn married William (Bill) Fuerstenberg on September 21, 1963. Bill and Marilyn lived in Whitewater. Together they raised three children, taking the family on yearly vacations and camping trips throughout the years. Marilyn worked for Walworth County Health and Social Services as a Child Protection Social Worker. She dedicated 25 years … Read more
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Jerome Francis Burke, age 76, of Whitewater, WI, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on June 27, 2024. Jerry was born in Evanston, IL on May 13, 1948 to Stephen and Catherine Burke. He grew up in Glenview, IL, where he graduated from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Grade School and then Loyola Academy (Wilmette). Those early days spawned treasured, lifelong friendships. He went on to graduate from St. Joseph’s College (IN) with a BA in Economics, and it was there thathe met his beloved wife, Eileen. They married shortly after graduation and were blessed to share their lives … Read more
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