Robert L. Burger Sr., 96, of Ferdinand passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Robert was born on July 7, 1927 in Jasper, to Louis Burger and Catherine Heichelbech. He was united in marriage with Virlee Schreiner on April 20, 1948 in St. Ferdinand Church. Virlee preceded him in death on March 13, 2017.
Robert was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church, and the St. Joseph’s Sodality. He was a former Town Council member and a member of Ferdinand Investment Corporation. He enjoyed playing cards, gardening, cooking, and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. He loved being a resident of Scenic Hills.
Surviving are two daughters, Connie (Tom) Lueken and Donna Trafton both of Ferdinand; two daughters-in-law, Ruth Burger and Marla Burger of Ferdinand; seven grandchildren, Heather (Rob) Benedict of Michigan, Jay (Sarah) Burger of Ferdinand, Kari (Shayne) Begle of Ferdinand, Amy Hawkins of Ferdinand, Abby (Andy) Seifert of Mariah Hill, Nate (Kyla) Lueken of Huntingburg, and Aaron (Whitney) Trafton of Ferdinand; 16 great-grandchildren, Alyssa Wade, Jenn Nestell, Taylor Benedict, Avari, Jared and Jed Burger, Aleigha and Kinley Hawkins, Jaxon, Camron and Hudson Lueken, Kendall and Owen Seifert, Bailey Begle and Frankie Trafton; two great-great-grandchildren, Brecken and Wyatt Wade; two sisters, Martha (Don) Oxley of Huntingburg and Mary Denning of St. Meinrad; two brothers, Ronnie (Shirley) Giesler and Bill (Mary Jo) Giesler, both of Ferdinand; and a brother-in-law, Tom Mendel of Jasper.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Bob Burger Jr. and Terry Burger, a great-grandson, Abram Burger and a son-in-law, Gary Trafton.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 26 in St. Ferdinand Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4 until 8 p.m. and on Monday from 7 until 9:30 a.m. at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. All times are Eastern.
Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.
