He was born Feb. 7, 1956 in Spring Valley, IL to William and Katherine (Rafferty) Burger. He married Devon Starken on May 26, 1978 in Davenport, IA. She survives along with one sister, Maryann (Gene) Ozella of Peoria.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
John retired from the United States Navy in 2003 after serving 20 years. Following his time in the Military he was a Calibration Technician for A.T.S. in Mossville, then a Security Officer at Global Security Services in Bloomington.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 2 in Peoria.
Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services at this time. Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
