Terry Burger

TERRY R. BURGER

Cedar Rapids

Terry Richard Burger, 69, of Cedar Rapids, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at Banner Del Webb Medical Center in Sun City West, Ariz. Mass of the Resurrection will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Hiawatha. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home, with a rosary service beginning at 4 p.m. Entombment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Terry was born Sept. 23, 1946, in Cedar Rapids to Kenneth and Dolores (Ament) Burger. He graduated from Regis High School in 1964 and was united in marriage to Cecelia L. O'Rear on Feb. 4, 1967, at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids.

Terry was employed by Rockwell Collins for 40 years as marketing director for CPC until his retirement in 2007. He was a highly successful businessman and marketer who "got things done."

For more than 26 years, he was an active member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, participating in many groups and ministries. He served as an usher, president of the church council and most recently, on the grounds crew. He also was actively involved in volunteering for many years at St. Vincent De Paul, Knights of Columbus Council 909 and St. Pius X Booster Club.

Truly a generous person, Terry always was first in line to help those in need and found great pleasure in giving back.

In addition to being one of the world's biggest Iowa Hawkeye fans with more than 50 years as a Hawkeye season ticketholder, who never missed a game, Terry also enjoyed golfing and spending time with friends and family. His friends and family were certainly a great source of pride and joy for him.

Terry would like to let you know that his work here is done. He received a call, sort of an offer you can't refuse, for an appointment from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends he has not seen in a long time, along with a brand-new set of wings complete with a black and gold Tiger Hawk emblem. He will miss everyone, but he will be waiting to welcome all of you to the Hawkeye Huddle in Heaven.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Cecelia; his daughter, Laura (Chris) Ganter of Frisco, Texas; his son, Christopher (Makaila) Burger of Davenport; his five grandchildren, Taylor, Alexa and Rylee Ganter and Nicolette and Noah Burger; his great-granddaughter, Olivia Henry; his beloved sister, Teresa Frisch of Cedar Rapids; and Dottie Burger of Hiawatha.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Dolores; his nephew, Timmy Frisch; and daughter-in-law, Laurie Burger.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Terry's name may be directed to St. Vincent De Paul.

Online condolences may be conveyed at www.cedarmemorial.com.