Robert H. Burke
Robert Henry Burke (July 16, 1922 – September 26, 2003) was an American politician in California. Early life and education Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Burke served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and was a pilot. He enlisted in the United States Army on February 1, 1943, and served until July 30, 1946. He received his bachelor's degree from University of California, Berkeley in engineering. Career In 1963, Burke moved to Huntington Beach, California and worked for Signal Oil and Gas Company. Burke served on the Huntington Beach School District Board from 1964 to 1966. Burke served in the California State Assembly from 1966 to 1976 and was a Republican. Later life Burke lived in Kihei, Hawaii. He died at Maui Memorial Hospital in Wailuku, Hawaii. References External links Join California Robert H. Burke 1922 births 2003 deaths United States Army Air Forces officers School board members in California Republican Party members of the California State Assembly Military personnel from Iowa Politicians from Des Moines, Iowa People from Huntington Beach, California UC Berkeley College of Engineering alumni United States Army Air Forces pilots of World War II 20th-century American politicians Military personnel from California