Mark A.

Burger

Nov 30, 1969 — May 22, 2022

Lake Mills

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Obituary

Mark A. Burger, 52, Lake Mills, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 22, 2022, while vacationing with his family in Flagstaff, AZ.

He was born on November 30, 1969, the son of Ted and Carol (Verkamp) Burger. He grew up in Fairland, Indiana where he graduated from Triton Central High School in 1988. He went on to graduate with a B.S. degree in Forestry from Purdue University in 1992. Mark then moved to Blacksburg, Virginia to become a Master of Science in Forestry degree candidate at Virginia Polytechnic and State University, with an emphasis in soils. He earned his Masters Degree in May of 1994.

Mark married Denice Renkenberger on August 6th 1994, in Kendallville, Indiana.

After graduation, he went to work for Rayonier as a research forester in Glennville, Georgia. Then moved to Bowling Green, Kentucky where he started working for Amerisafe, Inc. Working for Amerisafe moved him and his family to Lake Mills, Wisconsin. In 2019, he took a job with American Family Insurance in Madison, Wisconsin.

Mark was a very active member of the St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church "Newville".

Mark enjoyed everything about the outside. He did not like to be still, always putzing around on something. Being with his family was always his priority whether they were boating, fishing, hiking, biking, or even just watching a movie together. He was a fixer, and always willing to lend a hand where it was needed. His kids were very active and there was always something that needed done, theater kids need food, softball girls need tape, just being there for the activity.

He served on the Board of Regents at Lakeside Lutheran High School. He also helped coach wrestling there for 6 years.

Survivors include his wife, Denice; their son, Kyle Burger, and daughters, Brett Burger, and Ryann Burger. He is also survived by his parents, Ted and Carol of Fairland, Indiana; sister, Angie Goldman, and sister Wendy (Chris) Gearlds. Niece Fey Goldman, Nephew Oliver Gearlds, and niece Estelle Gearlds. Other relatives and so many friends.

Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Lakeside Lutheran High School.

Friends may call to pay their respects after 5 p.m. at the high school until the time of services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to The Mark Burger Memorial Fund, care of Greenwoods State Bank, Lake Mills or St John Lutheran Church, w8496 Parsonage Lane, Waterloo, WI 53594 .

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Memorial Visitation

June

1

Wednesday

Lakeside Lutheran High School

231 Woodland Beach Road, Lake Mills, WI 53551

5:00 - 6:30 pm

Memorial Service