Betty L. Burger

Betty L. Burger, 94, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on February 20, 1928, in Allen County, Indiana to the late Ivan Barkley and the late Reba I.P. (Sprague) Barkley.

Betty was united in marriage to Robert M. Burger on March 26, 1948 in Decatur, Indiana and he preceded her in death on May 22, 2017.

She was a member of the Mt. Victory United Brethren Church in Decatur where she was formerly active in the Women’s Fellowship Association. She also enjoyed her time with the Allen County Homemakers Club and Hoosier Friends Club.

Betty was a homemaker. For a short period she was also employed at General Electric in Ft. Wayne.

Survivors include her son, Michael Lee (Janet) Burger of Angola, Indiana; grandson, Brian M. (Tanica) Burger; granddaughter, Jody Ann (Robert) Gillespie; two great-grandsons, Jacob Gillespie & Beckett Burger; and a great-granddaughter, Kati Gillespie.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Ann Burger; and a son, Lynn Frederick Burger.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur with Pastor Ernie Suman officiating. Burial will follow in the Decatur Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time Monday at the funeral home

Preferred memorials can be given to Mt. Zion United Brethren In Christ Church.

Arrangements are by the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, Indiana