Robert J. Burger

Robert J. "Bob" Burger, 90, of Duffer Drive, died at 12:45 a.m. June 10, 2019, at Four Seasons Health Center. Bob was born February 2, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Stephen and Herta Burger.  He married Joan K. Andersen January 2, 1954, and she preceded him in death May 1, 2010.   He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served during the Korean War. He was an active member of St. Bartholomew Church where he was a volunteer for over 30 years. Bob enjoyed working outside in his yard and garden, and had a collection of American bald eagle figurines. Bob had a great sense of humor and loved his cats. He also loved and showed support to all of his family. He retired from Cummins in 1985 with 25 years of service. A Memorial Mass will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2019, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church with Father Clem Davis officiating. Calling will be 9 a.m. until service time Friday at the church.  Memorials may be made to Bartholomew County Humane Society or a charity of the donor’s choice. Survivors include his son, Wayne (Vida) Burger of Phoenix, Arizona, and daughters, Ann (Robert) Sterling ,Susan (Rick) Curry and Laura Burger all of Columbus; sister, Mary Ann Turnipseed of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Michelle (Brian) Simkins, David (Sandy) Sterling, and Courtney, Matthew and Michael Burger; and great-grandchildren, Hannah and Nathan Simkins and Caroline Sterling. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Joan. Arrangements provided by the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. You are invited to light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the internet.