Jerry Lee Burger

Jerry served his country as a Vietnam Veteran in the Army, a chapter of his life remembered with gratitude and respect. He later worked for Universal Forest Productions 251 in Harrisonville and retired in 2022, marking the close of a long and steady working life.

Those who knew Jerry best knew a man of quiet presence at first—gentle and reserved—until familiarity opened the door to a warm spirit and a quick, surprising spark of humor. His kind heart showed in the love he held for his family and in the companionship he cherished with his dog, Midnight. In the everyday moments, he found comfort and enjoyment in romance novels, in driving through the park, and—true to form—in a steadfast fondness for Diet Pepsi.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parent, David and Ollis (Dykes) Burger; his son, Terry Burger; and his brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Amara Kay Burger; his grandson, Wyatt Lee Burger; and his granddaughter, SkyLee Kay Burger.

Services will be held Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Evangel Church, 620 E Pine, Archie, MO 64725, with inurnment and Military Honors following at the Everett Cemetery near Archie, Mo. (Follow MO highway A west to MO highway W then turn north. The cemetery is about 1.5 miles from the A/W junction.)