Raymond Glen Burger

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Raymond Glen Burger

Birth
Memphis, Scotland County, Missouri, USA
Death
29 Jun 1988 (aged 92)
Pampa, Gray County, Texas, USA
Burial
Pampa, Gray County, Texas, USA Add to Map
Plot
Sec. F
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Ray G. Burger was born Jan. 17, 1896 in Memphis, MO to Ira Sealy and Lottie Mae Pope Burger. He was the fifth of twelve Children. The family moved to Indian Territory in 1901. He married Gladys Marie Forney in 1921 in Thomas, OK, and they settled in Ochiltree County, TX. They moved to the Pampa, TX area in 1945, remaining until his retirement from farming and ranching in 1970.

Mr. Buger was a WWI veteran and had served on the school board and tax equilazation board in Waka, TX. He was a lifetime member of the Church of the Brethren, a charter member of the American Legion in Thomas, OK, and member of the Knife and Fork Club in Pampa, Persimmon Hill and the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. He had a great interest in music and tape recording. He was also a good magician and enjoyed putting on shows for his friends and family.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys; a son, Dean H. Burger of Pampa, a sister, Irene Mayo of Sequin, TX; two grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The family requests memorials be to Pampa Meals on Wheels, Groom Ambulance Service or a favorite charity.
Ray G. Burger was born Jan. 17, 1896 in Memphis, MO to Ira Sealy and Lottie Mae Pope Burger. He was the fifth of twelve Children. The family moved to Indian Territory in 1901. He married Gladys Marie Forney in 1921 in Thomas, OK, and they settled in Ochiltree County, TX. They moved to the Pampa, TX area in 1945, remaining until his retirement from farming and ranching in 1970.

Mr. Buger was a WWI veteran and had served on the school board and tax equilazation board in Waka, TX. He was a lifetime member of the Church of the Brethren, a charter member of the American Legion in Thomas, OK, and member of the Knife and Fork Club in Pampa, Persimmon Hill and the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. He had a great interest in music and tape recording. He was also a good magician and enjoyed putting on shows for his friends and family.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys; a son, Dean H. Burger of Pampa, a sister, Irene Mayo of Sequin, TX; two grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The family requests memorials be to Pampa Meals on Wheels, Groom Ambulance Service or a favorite charity.