Eugene William Burger, veteran, successful career
Eugene “Gene” William Burger, 77, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes due to congestive heart failure.
Born and raised in York, Pa., Gene graduated from York Catholic High School in 1965 and attended York College. He proudly served four years in the U.S. Navy, two years active duty and two years in the Navy Reserve, receiving an honorable discharge April 29, 1969.
Gene dedicated over 40 years to a successful career in information technology, serving as a project manager for Baltimore Life Insurance, Old Mutual Insurance Company, and later retiring from BWI Aviation Department in 2019. He was also an active member of the Data Processing Management Association in Timonium, Md., for many years. Gene will be remembered for his strong work ethic and determination.
Outside of work, Gene cherished time with his wife and family. He enjoyed playing golf and basketball, and was an avid sports fan. He also made many friends while attending aquatic fitness and swimming classes for over three years at the Sussex Academy Aquatic Center.
He is survived by his loving bride of 55 years, Carolyn E. Burger; two sons, Marc Burger and his wife Melissa of Columbia, Md., and Chad Burger and his wife Nicole of Mt. Airy, Md; and two beloved granddaughters, Alyssa and Avery. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Blair Burger and Margaret A. (Shuman) Burger. He is also survived by his twin sister, Margaret “Marg” Gotwald (and her late husband David Gotwald III); brother, Alex Burger and his wife Linda (Fitz) Berger of York, Pa.; sister, Pat Timmermans and her husband Robert of Mount Wolf, Pa.; and sister, Sue Davis (and her late husband Phil Davis) of Dahlonega, Ga.
Family and friends will gather to honor Gene’s life from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10, at Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton. A celebration of life will follow April 18 at his son’s home in Mt. Airy, Md. Further details will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Gene’s memory to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692. Alternatively, consider honoring Gene through the gift of trees via the Arbor Day Foundation.
