John P. Burger, 82, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of Shirley R. Rieker Burger, with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage this past May 3 ^rd . Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Philip A. and Teresa Klos Burger.

John had worked in the environmental services department at Lancaster General Hospital for 15 years, until his retirement in 1993. He later returned to the hospital to work part-time for 10 years. He had also worked in the family business, Burger Brothers Meat Market for 18 years and also as a meat cutter at Buy Right.

John was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he was a member of the Legion of Mary and the Holy Name Society. He enjoyed gardening and especially spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Germany during the Korean War.

In addition to his wife, John is survived by his son Rev. Philip Burger of Hershey, his daughter Teresa married to Loyall Mumby of Lancaster, and son John F. married to Jennifer Burger of Vernon, CT; 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and his sister, Mary Crnkovich of Quarryville. He was preceded in death by his 3 sisters Sister Marcia Marie OSF, Carmelita Scheuchenzuber, and Geraldine Crnkovich and his brother Clement Burger.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA 17603 on Friday, January 7, 2011 at 11AM. The family will greet friends back at St. Joseph Catholic Church following the interment services at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in John's memory to St. Joseph Catholic Church. To send an online condolence, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory. 717-393-9661