After Dad retired in 1987 he and Mom moved to Elkhorn, Wisconsin where they reside today. This chapter of life was marked by many wonderful family events and enjoyable times spent with friends. 

In March 1967 and October of 1970 Tom Jr. and J.J. were born; the last two children of the Burke clan. The family resided at 1611 Emerson Street and later moved to 2618 Chatsworth Drive.

During these years the family celebrated the high school graduations of Kathy (976), Maura (1977), Aileen (Leeni,1978) and Margaret (Peg, 1980).

In1980, dad accepted a new position as Corporate Director of Industrial and Public Relations for Beloit Corporation which initiated a period of travel to places such as Italy, Spain, England and Brazil.

This chapter was marked by the births of daughters Kathleen (Kathy), Maura, Aileen (Leeni) and Margaret (Peg). It was also a period of travel for work. The family lived in Westchester, Pennsylvania and then in Quebec, Canada during this time.