Glenn  Ernest Burki

Jun. 1, 1938 - Oct. 12, 2022

Glenn (84) passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a valiant battle with cancer. Born to Stella and Ernest Burki in June, 1938 in Portland, Ore., he was the oldest of three children and was preceded in death by his brother James. Following his years at Beaverton High School, Glenn joined the Army and served for three years, including a tour in Germany. When he returned to Portland, he secured a position with a local cabinet shop as an apprentice cabinetmaker, later achieving journeyman status. However, it was his next employment that would come to define most of the rest of his life. Glenn joined the City of Milwaukie police department in 1962, serving initially as a patrolman, advancing to the position of detective, and ultimately being promoted to sergeant. It was as a police officer that Glenn forged a reputation for honesty and integrity, embodying all the honorable characteristics of a police officer. Upon retirement in 1992 at age 55 he began in earnest to pursue his love of woodworking. Glenn plunged into the world of woodturning – building himself a shop, joining a woodturners group and traveling to numerous shows. Periodically he interrupted his wood turning to build a finely crafted piece of furniture. Family, friends and customers were recipients of his highly prized pieces. Glenn loved a project and was willing to give a hand when and where needed. In addition to his woodworking, Glenn was a member of Al-Anon and a sponsor with Alateen. He also made a trip to Mexico with Medical Teams International for house building.
Glenn is survived by his wife, K'Jilene; sons, Troy (Wanda) and Brian (Jeanne); grand and great-grandchildren, his sister Mary (Mike), and a number of cousins.

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