Clair E. Burke, 76, of Lemont died Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.
Born October 29, 1944, in Johnstown, he was a son of the late Clarence and Mary (Campagna) Burke. On August 3, 1968, he married Sonja Jean Burke who preceded his in death on December 22, 2009.
Clair owned and operated Sunday Exxon Service Center and Ryder Truck Rental, State College. He ran both businesses for over thirty years.
He was a huge sports fan especially Steelers football and all Penn State sports. When his children were younger he loved coaching their baseball games. Clair also had a soft spot for dogs; he knew all the neighborhood dogs by name and would make sure they got a treat every time he saw them.
Clair is survived by his two daughters, Jeanne C. Markle (Robert) of Pleasant Gap, Crissy E. Bieber (Brooke) of Gettysburg, SD; four grandchildren, Loren Auman of Bellefonte, Kyle Auman of FL, Braden and Brendan Bieber of Gettysburg, SD. He is also survived by his sisters, Pat Goginsky, Donna Tarzian, and Jackie Sywensky.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Edward Burke.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic all services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Centre County PAWS, 1401 Trout Rd, State College, PA 16801.