23.12 / 02:23
lgbtq
Gay
Gene Burkard, founder of International Male, dies at 90
HERE.According to Legacy.com, Burkard is survived by his long-term companion Ron Hicks of San Diego, his dearest friend of 50 years and subject of his deepest affection, Gloria Tomita, his sisters Mary Rouse of Germantown, WI and Delores Bykowski of Mequon, WI, and brother Carl Burkard of Skokie, IL and their families.Following the news of Burkard's passing, many community members expressed their condolences and shared memories on social media. We have compiled some of those sentiments below.From The ALL MAN Team:From Brian Bazinet:GEORGE MURPHY & GENE BURKARD .....When the history of the SAN DIEGO LGBTQ HISTORY is written it will indeed include the names of LGBTQ icons GEORGE and GENE.