Memorial
Kenneth L. Burger, 98, of Hiawatha died Thursday September 17, 2015 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Services at 11:00 AM on Monday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories where friends may call after 10:00 AM on Monday. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife Dorothy “Dottie” of Hiawatha, a son Terry (Cecelia) and a daughter Teresa Frisch all of Cedar Rapids. He is also survived by two grandchildren Laura (Chris) Ganter and Christopher (Makaila) Burger; five great grandchildren Taylor, Alexa and Rylee Ganter, Nicolette and Noah Burger and one great great granddaughter Olivia Burger.
He was preceded in death by a brother Elmer, a grandson Tim Frisch and a granddaughter-in-law Laurie Burger.
Ken was born on October 7, 1916 in Cedar Rapids the son of Leo and Ruth Harper Burger. He married Dorothy E. Okland on December 31, 1970 in Huxley, Iowa.
Ken worked as a manager at F.M.C. for several years. He later was a territorial manager and instructor for Dale Carnegie Courses, retiring from there after more than 30 years of service.
Ken enjoyed travel, gardening, reading, and working in his yard. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
Memorial donations may be given to the Mercy Hospice House.