1 Corinthian 15:55; "Where, O death is your victory? Where, O death is your sting?"

On June 26, 2015, Fred Carl Burger placed his trust in the Lord and was released from his struggle with prostate cancer, dying at home surrounded by love. Fred was born in Bay City, Michigan on August 18, 1942 to Isabell (DeLorge) and Floyd Carl Burger. Growing up in the Saginaw Bay area, Fred was an avid hunter and fisherman, taking special pleasure fishing for "jumbo perch" in the waters surrounding the lighthouse in Port Austin, Michigan. Fred was also a proud member of the Boilermakers Local 169, working construction projects all across Michigan. Fred could identify a powerhouse by its stack and had thousands of stories about the work he loved and the people he met along the way. After retirement in 1998, Fred pursued his love of hunting and fishing, eventually turning his interests to playing golf and blackjack with his wife. A student of the basic blackjack strategy, Fred loved being at "third base" waiting for the shoe to turn in his favor, teaching many and making several friends along the way.

Fred is survived by his wife, who he described as the "love of his life for the past 25 years," Jessica. Fred often spoke of his family as "his, hers and ours," finding joy in the many accomplishments of his children; David Burger of Rose City, MI, Cheryl and son-in-law Richard Jazzar of Norman, Oklahoma, Chelsea Bromley of Marquette, MI, Olivia of New York City, NY and Isabel, his youngest still living at home in Manistee, MI. He also held a special love in his heart for grandchildren Angelica, Eric, Carmen and Julian. Fred is also survived by his sister Mildred and brother-in-law Bud Londo of Bay City, MI, step-brother and sister-in-law George and Joyce Boler of Linwood, MI and step-sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Rick Shafer of Bay City, MI. He is also survived by a special Uncle and Aunt, Roy and Yvonne 'Nonnie' DeLorge of Kawkawlin, MI and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services to celebrate Fred's life will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at the Herbert Funeral Home, 706 Kosciusko Street, Manistee, MI at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Bill Willis presiding. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the same location from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Corfu Cemetery, River Road in Brethren, MI the day of the funeral, followed by a luncheon at Little River Band of Ottawa Indians AkiMaadiziiwin Community Center, Dontz Road, Manistee, MI.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.