James Robert Burger Sr.
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He was born on February 21, 1941, in Williamsport, MD to the late Howard Ray and Lillie Mae (Barnhart) Burger.
James was a 1959 graduate of Williamsport High School.
He was employed with Richard F. Kline until his retirement.
He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Williamsport, MD.
James enjoyed traveling and casino slots.
He was active in Conococheague Minor League Coaching and running the league during the 1970's.
James was a member of the IORM Tribe #84 Williamsport, MD.
He was a Washington Redskins fan.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jean (Martin) Burger whom he married on September 15, 1961; son James Robert Burger, Jr. (Mary); sister-in-law Saundra Largent (Frank); nieces and nephews Ann Whalen, Peter Hong (Kee), Diana Church (Mike), Earl Shank (Shirley), Kim Bloyer (Chuck), Ernie Taylor (Dawn), Angie Rowe (George), Tammi Gossard, Traci Castle (Ron), Jack "Troy" Myers, and Lori Parris(William); grand nieces and grand nephews Audry Patrick (Whalen), Risha Toci (Whalen), Angie Hong, Tony Hong, Susan Hone, Nicole Bloyer, Jordan Shank (Megan), Kaylee Rowe (Brian), Justin Castle (Brandi), Jason Castle (Sierra), Michael Myers, Christopher Myers, Kialyn Parris, Isiah Parris, William Parris, John Gossard, Joshua Gossard, Brandi Smith, Caleb Myers, Danasia Dickey, Alena Myers, Kacey Myers, and Jack Myers, Jr.; numerous great grand nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Shirley Shank and her husband Earl; brother Ray Burger and his wife Kim; sister-in-law Janet Myers and her husband Jack; nephew-in-law Ulyss Whalen; grand nephew Kody Rowe; mother-in-law Beulah Martin.
A memorial service will be held at the Osborne Funeral Home, P.A. 425 S. Conococheague St. Williamsport, MD on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11:00 am with Pastor Kimberly Nunberg-Wadel officiating. The family will receive 1 hour prior to the service on Tuesday from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park Williamsport, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Conococheague Little League/Minor League P.O. Box 203 Williamsport, MD 21795
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