Stevan Neal Burger, Sr.

Steve Burger’s love of life didn’t come to an end with his death. Steve passed away on July 9, 2021 at the age of 74. He fought a courageous battle with numerous back surgeries, emergency open heart surgery, and finally succumbed to a blood infection that Doctors could not find a cure. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Steve was a life-long soldier and current resident of Gulf Shores, AL. He spent the majority of his career working for the Army at the Pentagon, Arlington, and Ft. Belvoir, VA. He is survived by his wife, Lyn Burger; his children, Brenda Cain (Greg), Edward Gore, Brian Burger, David Burger (Chrisi) and Randy Burger (Dana). Steve had numerous grandchildren, but was especially close to his grandchildren, Anthony Feria (Payola), Matthew Burger, and Brittany Burger and his great-grandchildren, Isabella and AJ Feria as well as his brother Jim Burger (Karen) and his brother-in-law Bucky Berrey (Brenda). His Step Father, Jim Wylie, is a resident of a nursing home in Florida where Steve oversaw his care. This was a promise Steve made to his Mother. Steve was preceded in death by his son, Stevan Burger, Junior; his brother, Gary Burger; his mother, Mae Wylie and his father Neal Burger. Steve was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on March 24, 1947 to Neal and Mae Burger. He joined the Army at age 17 in Pittman, New Jersey and served for 30 years. He retired a Command Sergeant Major, the highest enlisted rank within the Army. Steve was awarded numerous medals during his time in the Army to include the Legion of Merit, 2 Bronze Stars with valor and 4 Purple Hearts. After completing his time with the military, Steve returned to his former Office of the Inspector General, in a role as a civilian, and served an additional 10 years with the federal government. Steve loved hunting, fishing, golfing and boating. His friends knew of many fishing trips where nothing was caught, running into submersed pilings and catching red snapper almost as big as Steve. When Steve lived in Virginia, many friends spent fishing and boating adventures with him and recall memories of fun evening riding back on the Potomac River after a day of boating and dinner on the water. But his true passion in life was traveling the world with his wife of 33 years, Lyn, and enjoying food of all kinds. His appetite for eating was known among his family and friends. He loved trying different foods as long as it wasn't Mexican. He would eat it, but say he didn’t enjoy it. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A great solider, a good husband, a caring father, a loving Grand pop, and a good friend to all who knew him. He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors at a date to be determined. Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.