Donald "Don" R. Burger Obituary (1936

Donald "Don" R. Burger, 83, of Pontiac, IL., passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at 12:45 pm at his residence. Cremation rites have been accorded. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Pontiac, IL are handling the arrangements. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family. Donald was born on October 26, 1936 in Dwight, IL., a son of Ellis and Ila (Scott) Burger. Don went to Dwight High School. Don is survived by his lifelong partner for almost 30 years, Marcia Madsen of Pontiac; children: Mike (Theresa) Burger of La Salle, IL.; Tim (Melanie) Burger of Pontiac, IL; Tina (Blair) Barton of Cornell, IL.; and Jim (Judy) Burger of Pontiac, IL; stepchildren: Donna (Jeff) Underwood, Ted (Dorothy) Madsen, Brad (Sara) Madsen; grandchildren: T.D. (Sara) Burger, Niki (Jeb) Friedman, Megan Barton, Marissa Barton, Sara Barton, Jason Burger, Jake Burger; many step grandchildren; many great grandchildren and many step great grandchildren; nieces, and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and a grandson, Justin Burger. Don joined Teamster's Local #179 in Joliet, IL. working as a truck driver for over 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who liked to go hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. Don loved to race late model cars on the dirt tracks, and over the years watching his son and grandson race. He had a genuine soul with a big heart and a man who enjoyed life. Don liked showing his ponies all over the area for many years. He was also an auctioneer in the area since 1954. He loved to be a jokester at racing parties while auctioneering. Don is loved and will be greatly missed by many that had the chance to know him.