Clarence Clinton Burger, 85, of Linton, passed away Wednesday evening, May 24, 2006, at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born November 16, 1920 in Clay County, he was the son of Arthur and Bly (Fields) Burger.

He was an Army veteran of World War II and had worked as a Fireman at NSWC Crane until retiring in 1977. He was a member of the Linton First United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge in Jasonville, and the Scottish Rite in Terre Haute.

Survivors include: his wife of 63 years, Ida May (Barton) Burger of Linton; a daughter Brenda R. Maybaugh of Terre Haute; two sons, Phillip A. Burger and his wife Vicki of Bloomfield, and Terry A. Burger and his wife Cheryl of Round Rock, Texas; nine grandchildren, Brad and Brian Woods, Lisa Wilber, Justin, Vanessa, Brent, Carey, Carla, and Clint Burger; and one great-grandson Chase Franklin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and two sisters.

Funeral service will be held at the Welch & Cornett Funeral Home Linton Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Doug Witt officiating. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Linton.

Friends may call on Friday from 5-8 p.m. with Masonic Services conducted by the Jasonville Masonic Lodge at 6 p.m., and after 1 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be sent at www.welchcornett.com