Robert Burger

Robert William Burger, 97, of Uvalde, Texas died on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde. Robert was born on October 28, 1910 in Hondo, TX to Lizetta and Henry Burger.

He married Adell Pichot in Hondo, TX on December 9, 1939. Although Robert and Adell had no children of their own, they brought joy and happiness to many. Robert and Joycie, Joyce Raines, as Uncle Robert called her, had a special bond and enjoyed wonderful times together since her dad Frank was over seas when she was born. Easter is a special time that many will remember because Robert would get up before everyone, pick hordes of wild flowers and tall grasses, and make huge Easter Bunny nests full of candy, stuffed rabbits, and all other goodies.

Robert had a special love for animals, especially his dogs. His favorites were George, Emily, Tippy, Soup Bone, and Ring. Nieces and nephews will never forget Robert bringing all 12 hound dog puppies into the living room, retrieving in
idual shoe boxes from Adells closet for each puppy a bed, and allowing the puppies to be played with all day long. The horses were also allowed in the yard after a ride on a hot summer day. Robert enjoyed and took pride in his Jersey Cows and Texas Longhorns.

Robert was a life-long rancher and owed and operated auction barns in Hondo and Uvalde for 40 years. He ranched in numerous counties including, Uvalde, Medina, Maverick, Real, and Zavalla.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Uvalde. He enjoyed his Mens Sunday School Class taught by Jack Scott.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, one sister, Clara Bell Koch of Hondo, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lizetta and Henry Burger, one sister, Alein Burger, and two brothers, Melvin Burger and Stanley Burger.

Pallbearers are Jimmie Raines, Jesse Ray Burger, Bruce Saathoff, David Burger, Johnny Martinez, and Todd Heilig.

Honorary Pallbearers are the First United Methodist Church Mens Sunday School Class, Joe Hargrove, Frank Helvey, and Ducky Ulbrick.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Chapel with Scott Bradford officiating.

Interment will follow in Hondo at Hondo Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Uvalde Texas.

Visitation

RushingEstesKnowles Mortuary
220 S. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX  78801
Friday, August 15, 2008
3:00 PM

Service

Funeral

RushingEstesKnowles Mortuary
220 S. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX  78801
Saturday, August 16, 2008
1:00 PM

Cemetery

Hondo Cemetery
CR 443
Hondo, TX  78861

Memorial Contributions

First United Methodist Church Uvalde
301 N High
Uvalde, TX  78801