George Stephen Burger Sr. passed away Jan. 21, 2023, at the age of 86 at his home in Winslow to enter eternal life, the gift of God through Jesus Christ our Lord. George was born Jan. 1, 1937, in Nebraska, to parents Elmer and Ellen Burger. As a child he lived on a farm near DeWitt, Neb., with sister Louise Ann. George was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church and in 1950 the Burger family moved to Phoenix. George moved to Winslow in 1956 where he was blessed with family and a career on the Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad as conductor for 45 years. He was a member and served Trinity Lutheran Church in Winslow for more than 50 years. George was preceded in death by his parents and son Mark. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Burger; sister, Louise Longlet (Floyd); sons, Shell (Laura), George Jr. and James; daughters, Becky and Linda; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, with memorial services at 1 p.m. at Greer’s Mortuary Chapel, followed by procession to Desert View Cemetery. Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow handled the arrangements.
