In Memory

Ron Burgener - Class Of 1962

Ron Burgener

Ronald M "Ron" Burgener, 77, of Olney, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at his residence. Ron was born on February 13, 1943 in Olney, IL son of Paul M. and Genevieve (Zerkle) Burgener. 

Ron grew up on the family farm in Dundas. After high school he joined the Army National Guard. He married his high school sweetheart, Sandy (Fenimore), on November 29, 1964 in Olney, IL. Ron was a carpenter for many years and then started his own trailer manufacturing company, Burgener Trailer Sales. He enjoyed building and driving street rods. Ron took pleasure in spending time with his grandchildren, going to car shows, and riding horses. He was a truly talented craftsman and will be missed by so many. Ron was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Olney.           

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sandy Burgener of Olney; daughter, Nikki Woods and husband Brian of Claremont; grandchildren, Austin (Jillian) Woods of Olney and Rachel Woods of Claremont; sister, Bonnie Hendershot of Vincennes, IN; and nephews, Mike Hendershot and Kevin Burgener.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Burgener; infant brother, Paul; brother-in-law, Bob Hendershot; and nephew, Rob Hendershot.

Memorials can be made to  Good Samaritan Hospice.

Visitation at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. with Funeral services at the funeral home on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 10 a.m. Burial in Crest Haven Cemetery, Claremont.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney - obituary & photo – February 22, 2020



 
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03/06/20 06:30 PM #1    

Marvin Doolin (1962)

I remember a summer afternoon in 1960 or 1961 riding up and down Main Street in Ron's 1956 Chevy "hardtop." I don't believe I ever saw him again after we graduated, but he was a friend. The obit sounds as if he had a good life with people who loved him. I cannot wish for anthing better for anyone.

 


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