Harold F. Burk Jr.

Harold was called home to his Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from Bickford of Saginaw Twp. He was 86 years old. Harold Frederick Burk, Jr. was born on June 25, 1937, in Saginaw, son of the late Harold and Marion (Gutowski) Burk. Harold is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving as an aircraft mechanic from 1955 at Moody AFB, Valdosta, Georgia, until his honorable discharge on July 12, 1959. Harold married Judith J. (Genske) Burk on May 13, 1961, in Saginaw, where she survives him. During a 44 year working career and prior to his retirement in 1999, Harold excelled as a maintenance machinist for over two decades at Grey Iron Foundry, then as a machine repairman / mechanical tech. machinist for 10 years at General Motors Advanced Materials Development Center (AMDC). He served his machinist apprenticeship at Baker Perkins prior to his 33 year career at GM. Harold was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and a supporter of the City Rescue Mission of Saginaw. Surviving besides his wife, Judith, are their two sons and their spouses, Daniel (Laura) Burk of Bath, MI and Michael (Janelle) Burk of Byron Center, MI; Four grandsons, Roman, Lee, Austin and Jason Burk; two granddaughters, Julia (Josh) Bloom, and Dayna Burk; his brother, Benjamin R. (Maureen) Burk of Saginaw; his sisters, Ruth Ann Clark and Linda (Robert) Metzger. Harold was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Mary Ellen Schoonard, his brother in-law Howard Clark II, and his sister-in-law, Vikki Burk. The Celebration of Harold’s Life will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5335 Brockway Rd., Saginaw. Pastor Paul Biber will officiate with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Wakeman Funeral Home, 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, on Sunday, May 5th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, then at the Church on Monday from 9:00 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may consider a donation to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or the Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan (https://rescuemidmichigan.org/donate/) Those wishing to express their memories and sympathies of Harold may share them on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Harold F. Burk Jr.

June 25, 1937 - April 30, 2024