Edward A. Burger

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward A. Burger who departed this life peacefully and into eternal life on March 10, 2026 at the age of 95. Ed was born on January 7, 1931 in Blue Knob to Dorothy and Elwood Burger. Ed was one of 7 children and is survived by his sisters June, Matt, and Romona.

On August 3, 1949 in Williamsburg, he married the love of his life, Helen Frye and was a devoted husband for 65 years until her passing in 2015. Ed was predeceased by a son, Eddie Alan; a sister, Lorraine; and most recently, his twin brother, Woody. Ed was a loving and supportive father to his 3 children, Karen (Herm) Arnold, Larry (Joleen) Burger, and Christine (Mark) Hughes. “Pap Ed”, as he was lovingly known, loved children and was blessed with 7 grandchildren: Michael and Jeff Rupeka, Jamie Houck, Kristie Burger, Cody and Casey Gorsuch, and Elle Detwiler, 14 great grandchildren: Abigail and Andrew Rupeka, Tyler, Josh, and Lexi Rupeka, Justin and Juliana Houck, Avery Brown, Skylar, Raiden, Rowen, and Maverick Gorsuch, and Ashtyn and Foster Gorsuch all of whom he loved and adored. Pap’s smile when the children were around will forever be etched on our hearts.

Ed attended Williamsburg High School. He was a skilled welder and worked for the Williamsburg Papermill and retired from Conrail after many years of service.

One of Ed’s greatest passions was the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and a mentor to many hunters in Williamsburg. He especially enjoyed hunting turkey and deer with his son Larry and building tree stands for his ground. Pap Ed was well known to take rides in his truck with his Conrail jacket on, French vanilla cappuccino from Nic’s in hand, looking for turkey and deer. He was also known for his exceptional ability to “call in” turkey gobblers. He loved to talk about hunting to anyone who would listen and he will forever be remembered for his love for hunting.

Ed also had a passion for growing a garden and took great pride in his garden’s produce. He was well known for sharing his produce to anyone who would take it.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a memorial service for Ed at the Zion Lutheran Church in Williamsburg on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Visitation will be from 1:00PM-2:00PM with the memorial service immediately following.

Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.; Williamsburg.

www.finkandstonefh.com