Ellis William Burger

Ellis William Burger, 91, of Gardner, IL passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 7:19 PM on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home.
Visitation will be held at Hager Memorial Home in Dwight, IL on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 4-8pm. Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, also at the funeral home. Burial will be at Brookside Cemetery in Mazon, IL. Memorials in Ellis's name may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Ellis was born on February 21, 1930 to Ellis Joseph and Ila Mae (Scott) Burger. He was formerly married to Margy (Viner) Burger. She survives in Mazon, IL.
He is also survived by his daughter, Linda Sanders of Mazon; grandchild, Sheila Clouse of Mazon; great grandson, Carter Clouse of Mazon; sister, Mary (Dan) Lewandowski of Dwight; nieces, Margo (Terry) Oxendine of Verona, Danah (Matt) Kenney of Verona, Tim (Melanie) Burger of Pontiac, Jim (Judy) Burger of Pontiac, Tina (Blair) Barton of Cornell, Danny (Debbie) Burger of Seneca, Mike (Teresa) Burger of LaSalle-Peru and many other nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by son, Richard M. Burger and brothers, Mervin, Lyle, Donald and Eldon
Ellis retired from the State of Illinois after many years of service and also worked over the years as a farmer, corn sheller, tree trimmer, sheep shearer, and was employed at both CAT and the Joliet Arsenal. He was a longtime breeder and exhibitor of Hereford Hogs and Welsh Ponies, at both the local and state levels. Later in life, he took great pleasure in supporting his great grandson Carter in his extracurricular activities. This obituary may be viewed and condolences left at www.hagermemorial.com