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Name:
Opal Burger

Date:
October 1st, 1910 - March 1st, 2010

Obituary:
ADRIAN – Opal Burger, age 99, of Adrian, formerly of Clayton, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 at Provincial House. Opal was born October 1, 1910 in McComb, Ohio, to Roy and Chloe (George) Bishop. She graduated from Adrian High School. On March 13, 1929, she married Cleo V. “John” Burger in Wauseon, Ohio and he preceded her in death 70 years later. They lived their entire married life in Clayton, where they owned and operated Burger’s Grocery Store and Gas Station for over 30 years. Opal was a 4-H Leader for 25 years, was active in Clayton Extension Club for more than 50 years, and was an honorary lifetime member of the Clayton Women’s Club. Opal loved and enjoyed being with her family. She also enjoyed fishing, bowling, and the Detroit Tigers. Opal is survived by her daughter, Judy Cole of Adrian; son, Richard (JoAnn) Burger of Knox, IN; two step brothers; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren and a “special daughter” Linda MacBeth. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her son, Cleo V. Burger, Jr.; sisters, Arloine Aldrich and Louise Busick; brothers, Mahon Bishop and Vance Bishop; and her parents. Per Opal’s request, she will be cremated and services will be private. Burial of cremains will be at Dover Center Cemetery at a later date. You may send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Memorials for Opal are suggested to Provincial House Activity Fund. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.

Memorials:
Provincial House Activity Fund