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Delbert B. Burger

  • September 30, 1917 - September 28, 2010
  • La Porte, Indiana
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“Denise and family. Our sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Tim and Lori Perrin and Jill, Melanie and Terri Joan ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Tim and Lori Perrin - Nappanee, IN

“I am saddened at the loss of my grandfather. I have very fond memories of visiting my grandparents on their farm when I was little and all of the...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Brian Burger - Orlando, FL

“DELBERT WILL GE MISSED AT THE BEAUTY SHOP [ ANN'S BEAUTY SHOP ] I HAVE BEEN CUTTING DELBERT'S HAIR FOR A VERY LONG TIME . HE WOULD MAKE MY DAY. I...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: LORRIE&MARK - FISH LAKE, IN

“WE HAVE KNOWN DELBERT FOR MANY YEARS. WE HAVE CUT HIS HAIR AT OUR BEAUTY SHOP. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US . SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING . ...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: GENE& ANN VERMILYER - FISH LAKE, IN

“Our sympathy to you, Don & your family on the loss of your Dad. I remember him as a kind, mild - mannered, heck of a nice guy. Phil &...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Phillip Coil - Michigan City, IN

“To Denise and family -- my thoughts are with all of you , so sorry for your loss --- Charlotte RN ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Charlotte Schrader - Lakeside, MI

“Dear Denise and Debra, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Patti...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: patti kroening - IN

“we have lost such a wonderful, wonderful man. Our whole family loved him and will miss him dearly. ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: john and Jeanette baker - laPorte, IN

“We are sadden to hear about your loss Don, you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Jan Smith ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Jim and Jan Smith - La Porte, IN


Delbert B. Burger, 92, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed Tuesday September 28, 2010 at La Porte Hospital He was born September 30, 1917 in North Liberty, Indiana, the son of Martin Burger and Dora (Hoover) Burger. Delbert was a farmer and also worked as a school bus driver for the LaPorte Community Schools for twenty-four years. He was a member of North Liberty Church of Christ North Liberty, IN, past member of the Stillwell Lion's Club. He was a loving father, enjoyed life to the fullest and spent most of the winter months in Florida enjoying fishing and playing cards. Delbert always had a garden, until one year ago. We are most grateful for my father's dedication to his loving wife at the LaPorte Hospital. On April 12, 1941, in Lakeville, IN, he married Doris (Hoover) Burger who survives. He is also survived by his two daughters - Denise Burger of La Porte, IN, Debra Plank of La Porte, IN; son - Donald (Sherry) Burger of Orlando, FL; six grandchildren - Tina Burger of FL, Jenny Salat of La Porte, IN, Christine Calvert of La Porte, IN, Jeff Plank of La Porte, IN, Brian Burger of FL, Darrin Burger of FL; four great-grandchildren. Delbert was preceded in death by his parents, son, Dean Burger, infant son, Ronald Burger; and one sister, Thelma Holdeman and one brother, Darrel Burger. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Friday, October 1, 2010 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST & at the North Liberty Church of Christ on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 9:00 am EST until time of service. Services will be held at North Liberty Church of Christ, Saturday October 2, 2010 at 10:00 AM EST with Rev. Tim Stewart, officiating. Interment will follow at the Fair Cemetery, North Liberty, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the LaPorte Hospital 6th Floor Activities Department or Alzheimer's Association 50 E. 91st St. STE 100 Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830.