Jerry Burke

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	Jerry Burke, Organ (1934 - 1965) Jerry Burke, an original Welk Orchestra member, played the organ, the celeste and the piano on the Lawrence Welk Show from 1934 to 1965. He was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on July 26, 1911 and showed an early interest in music. He taught piano in Marshalltown and in 1932 joined Harry Turner's orchestra working out of Bismark, North Dakota. In 1934, Jerry received a letter from Lawrence Welk inviting him to join the Band. Jerry joined him in 1934, at which time there were just six men in the band. He passed away on February 13, 1965 and was replaced by Bob Ralston.

	In the clip below, Jerry Burke performs with Hal Schutz (1957):

Jerry Burke, Organ (1934 - 1965)