Thomas Matthew Burger, “Tommy”, “Grasshopper”, 72, of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed away on October 2, 2014 in Lexington Park, Maryland.
Tommy was born on September 25, 1942, in Prince Frederick, Maryland to the late Matthew J. and Mildred Fowler Burger.
Tommy grew up in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, where his love for the water began. In his younger years, Tommy was a life guard and swim instructor at the public pool. He enjoyed water skiing, playing baseball and took great pride in keeping his trucks spotless. He also enjoyed going out to dinner and eating seafood. He loved spending time with his family and friends, as well as watching sports on TV.Tommy retired from the United Sheet Metal Union, Local #100.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Burger, daughters Tracey Lee Warnock (husband, John), Stephanie Anne Lewis (husband, Johnny), stepdaughter April Ann Gomez (husband, Sean), and stepson the late Danny Dean (wife, Angela). Grandfather of Jessica Miller, Jennifer Haines, J.T. Lewis, Amanda Lewis, David Lewis, and Steven Lewis, great grandfather of Ryan Haines. He is also survived by his siblings, Irene Moore (late husband, Jerry), Suzie Fletcher and Sam Inscoe (wife, Cindy).
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, 11 A.M. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Maryland. Interment is private. Memorial contributions may be made to a Hospice of your choice.