Harry Anthony Buerger

Harry Anthony Buerger, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 8, 2016. He was born on December 29, 1940, in Austin, Texas, to Hugo Monroe Buerger and Nora Lena Lienemann Buerger.

Harry was a lifelong Austinite and one of the good guys, for sure. He graduated from Austin High School in 1960, and throughout the years he worked at Coca Cola, Burnup, Simms, and for finally the City of Austin as an Arborist where he retired. He married the love of his life, Pat Buerger on November 16, 1974. Together they took their blended Family and seamlessly created one. This family is what Harry was most proud of; he was the Family Patriarch and was not only a father to his children but to all of his children’s friends as well. His love for his family, his devotion to Pat, his wisdom, guidance, and Faith in God were very strong and will live on through us all. Harry was a humble, giving and good man and he definitely lived a good and honorable life. Harry’s passion was sports and he LOVED his Longhorns. He spent most of his life umpiring for ASA Softball, won many awards and umpired for the Nationals several times. He was recognized in the Hall of Fame in Dallas, where a plaque hangs in his honor. Aside from sports and umpiring, Harry loved to dance; he loved Southern Gospel music, knew the bible inside and out, and adored his family.

Harry is preceded in death by his loving wife, Pat Buerger and his son, Ronnie Hagan. He will be sadly missed by his children, Tana Hunt and husband Mark, Tori Buerger Thomas and husband Brian, and Kim Munson; grandchildren; Kristin Wottrich and husband, Kirby, Samantha Daniels and husband Bill, Britney Holland and his “Little Hoot” Megan Thomas; great grandchildren, Holden, Teagan, Trace, Hunter, Hayes, Nash and Heidi; brothers, Richard Buerger and wife, JoAnn, Stanley Buerger and Wife, Ann; and sisters, Linda Keating and husband Billy, and Sandra Helcl.

The family will receive visitors from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be at 1:00 P.M., on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. Interment to immediately follow at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park.