Roger worked for Bancroft Paper Co. as the District Sales Mgr. of Texas. Prior to joining Bancroft, Roger was the Operations Mgr. of Nationwide Papers in San Antonio. He was promoted by Bancroft to Assistant Director of Marketing; he was then promoted to Regional Manager. Following his retirement from Bancroft, Roger joined Gulf Coast Paper Co. He retired from Gulf Coast as branch manager in 2007.
Following his retirement, Roger and Shirley purchased a home in Victoria. He enjoyed restoring antique vehicles. This was his all-time Hobby.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Buergner; daughter, Julie Buergner; sons, Roger Buergner II (Jane), Michael Buergner, and Michael Thomas; sister, Marilyn Edwards; and 3 grandchildren, Erin and Shannon Buergner and Shane Bender. He was also blessed with several great-grandchildren!
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2024, from 2-3 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Chapel with funeral services following at 3 p.m. Military honors to follow.
Words of comfort and special memories may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
