He was born April 17, 1965 in Springfield to Carl and Mary “Rose” (Bizot) Burger.
Michael is survived by his mom; two sisters, Carla (Doug) Goforth and Diane (Larry) Hostetler; his niece, Tina (Hiren) Patel; two nephews, Rob (Sheri) Blisset and Joe (Dianna) Goforth and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Michael for 20 + years worked for Core Food Service as a salesman.
One of Michael's greatest passions in life was horses and horse racing. He found joy and excitement in watching races and connecting with fellow enthusiasts over shared interests.
In addition to his love for horses, Michael enjoyed spending time watching movies. Whether it was classic films or the latest blockbusters.
Michael's genuine nature and friendly personality meant that he had friends everywhere he went. He cherished these connections deeply and valued the bonds he formed with people from all walks of life.
He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 4 – 6 p.m. at Remmert Funeral Home, East Peoria, with time for memory sharing and celebrating Michael’s life starting at 6 p.m.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.remmertfuneralhome.com.
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