In Memory
Barbara L. (Crump) Burger
July 11, 1929 - Feb. 27, 2012
SOUTH BEND - Barbara L. Burger, 82, of South Bend, IN passed away at 12:45 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2012, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, IN. She was born on July 11, 1929, in South Bend, IN, the only child of Walter W. and Rowena (Heminger) Crump. Barbara is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline (James) Lowe of Warsaw, IN, and Jill (Melvin Jr.) Slisz of Osceola, IN; son, Michael (Cathy) Burger of South Bend, IN; six grandchildren, Amanda Burger, Brandon (Stephanie) Burger, Christopher Lowe, Tom Lowe, Daniel Slisz and Randal Slisz; and one great-granddaughter, Aubree Burger. Mrs. Burger was a lifelong resident of South Bend's south side.
She was a graduate of Riley High School and the first graduating class of Indiana University South Bend, earning a degree in Elementary Education. She taught first grade and later fifth grade at Lincoln and Harrison Elementary Schools, retiring in 1994 after 27 years in education. She could still tell countless school stories even from her first year of teaching in 1966.
Barbara loved to travel, especially on cruises. She traveled all over the world with family and friends, including 27 different cruises. Most recent was a Caribbean cruise in December to the Panama Canal. Closer to home, Barbara was an avid Bridge player. She played every Wednesday and any other day that friends could get a table together. Friday afternoons were usually spent at the movies. Everyone at the Miami Branch of the South Bend Public Library knew Barbara, and helped her keep a steady supply of the latest titles. Although cooking was not a hobby of hers, Barbara enjoyed dining out with family and friends.
Graveside services and burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 2, 2012, at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Road, South Bend. Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, South Bend, is assisting the family with arrangements. Contributions in memory of Barbara L. Burger may be made to the Humane Society of St. Joseph County, 2506 Grape Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Online condolences may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
Published by South Bend Tribune on Mar. 1, 2012.
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