Arthur E. Burke, age 89 of Grand Tower, died at 7:55 pm on Thursday, September 8, 2016 in the Landmark Hospital, Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born on March 3, 1927 in Grand Tower, the son of George Edward and Julia Ann (Vanover) Burke. Arthur was a WII Army veteran. Arthur worked for the US Government in St. Louis and Atlanta, GA for eight years then returned to St. Louis and worked as an office manager for American Greeting Cards for 33 years. Arthur is survived by his sister, Judy Heckes of Wolf Lake; several great nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Lillian Burke - Falkenburry, Margaret Burke Qualls and George Burke Jr. Per Arthur's request, there will be no services.