Roy G.

Burk

Rev. Roy G. Burk, age 80, of Paulding, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.

Roy was born in Rockford, OH on November 4, 1945, to his late parents, Charles and Thelma (Schwartz) Burk. On April 2, 1975, he married Ada (Kipker) Burk who preceded him in death in 2023.

Roy proudly served his country in the United States Navy and retired from General Motors, Defiance, OH after 20 years as a millwright. He was a Pentecostal minister for many years, a member of UAW Local 211, loved flowers, and gardening.

Roy is survived by his children: Shelly (Vince) Robertson, Indianapolis, IN; Roy (Tonya) Burk, Jr. Willshire, OH; Joseph Burk, Paulding, OH; Harley (Jody) Dunakin, Latty, OH; Kevin Dunakin, Paulding, OH; Dionicia Webster, Paulding, OH; April Dunakin, Bradenton, FL; sister, Roxanne (Dave) Rodman, Mark Center, OH; 17 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren.

He is also preceded in death by his siblings: Ruby Day, Ray Burk, and Robert Burk.

Graveside services will be held for Roy and Ada at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Scott Cemetery, Scott, OH with military rites accorded by the Paulding VFW Post #587.