Obituary
Burger, Helen
June 21, 1927 – August 7, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Chartwell Royal Oak. Beloved wife of Philip for 72 years. Loving mother of the late Marlene Medel (2000), Hilda Thibert (Larry), Roland (Michele), William, Evelyn Thuy (Wayne). Cherished Oma of 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Predeceased by Cameron Iles (2015). Daughter of the late Franz and Elisabeth Bernhardt. Dear sister of the late Elizabeth Mueller (late Fritz), the late John Bernhardt (Elizabeth).
Sister-in-law of the late Margaret Sujer (the late Joseph). Will be missed by son-in-law Richard Medel (June), cousin Michael Sopper and many nieces and nephews. Helen spent time gardening, playing BINGO, visiting the casino and fishing. She was an excellent seamstress, making many bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses. In her later years, Helen enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and a founding member of the Rhine Danube Club.
A special thank you to Gino and the staff of Chartwell Leamington, and the staff of Chartwell Royal Oak for the care and compassion shown to Mom. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday, August 12, 2022 from 3-5 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sherk Street, Leamington on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorial donations made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice (Hospice Erie Shores Campus) would be appreciated. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Helene Burger August 7 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Leamington, Province: Ontario