Kenneth R. Burger

September 1, 1933 - January 2, 2019

Kenneth R. Burger, age 85, of Flat Rock, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in the comfort of his home. Born on September 1, 1933 in South Rockwood, MI, he was the son of John and Frances (Redfield) Burger. On July 3, 1954 he married Concetta Orlandi in Trenton, MI. He was employed with Ford Motor Company In the Woodhaven Plant as a Tool and Die maker for 50 years until retiring in 1999. Kenneth was A graduate of Flat Rock High School, class of 1950, a member of St. Roch Catholic Church and UAW Local 387. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, wood working, going up north to Black Lake and always had a project going. But he enjoyed being with his family and his grandbabies most of all. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter Maria Helen Burger, Son-in-law Jeff Laskosky, brothers John Jr. and Roger, sisters Lenore Burger, Lois Rosen and Lynn Burger. He is survived by his Daughters, Yolanda (David) Dolinski of Monroe, Elaine Burger-Laskosky of Romulus, and son Kenneth (Jeanene) Burger, Jr. of Clay, NY; brother Gary Burger of Carleton; grandchildren: David Dolinski, Jr., Alicia Riggs, Christopher Dolinski, Amanda Sliski, Christopher Burger; and 8 great-grandchildren. Friends may visit in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock Chapel on Sunday, January 6, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Monday, January 7, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held at St. Roch Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 10:00 am. He will lie instate at St. Roch's from 9:30 am until time of service. Fr. Ray Lewandowski will officiate the service. Burial will be in Michigan Memorial Park, Huron Township, MI. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the American Stroke Association. www.strokeassociation.org