Mark Burger

MARK BURGER died December 13, 2012 at Medicalodge, Clay Center, KS at the age of 90. He was born on August 28, 1922 in Clay Center Kansas, the son of John Burger and Alma Damkroger. Mark was born and raised in Clay County. He was inducted into the US Army in November 1942. Mark served with the 713th Tank Batallion, Armored Flame Thrower Provisional during WWII, and was at the battle of Okinawa. He was honorablly discharged in January 1946. Mark returned to Clay County and farmed before operating a Standard Service Station. Mark married Pauline Jensen on February 22, 1953. He then worked as an auto mechanic at Atkins Motors and Mattingly Motor. Mark then owned and operated Burger Auto service until his retirement in 2000. He was a member of St Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center. Mark is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Survivors include: Wife: Pauline Burger, Clay Center, KS Son: Mike and wife Julie Burger, Phoenix, AZ Daughter: Julie and husband Bob Hicks, Topeka, KS Son: Randy and wife Teresa Burger, Clay Center, KS Sister: Marie Cain, Clay Center, KS Sister: Velma Lang, Clay Center, KS 6 Grandchildren and 5 Great-Grandchildren Memorial Services will be held on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 10:30 AM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center, Kansas. Officiating the service will be Pastor Paul Tessaro. Inurnment will be at the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas. Visitation will be held on 2-5 PM Sunday at the funeral home. the family will greet friends from 3-4:30 PM Memorials can be made to St Paul Lutheran Church or Medicalodge c/o the funeral home