Obituary of Wilmer Burgeson

Wilmer Algot Burgeson, 79, 510 19th Avenue So., Wisconsin Rapids, died Monday, April 9, 2012 at Riverview Medical Center. Services will be at 11:00 am on Friday, April 13th at Taylor, Vollert and Jennings Funeral Home. Rev. Bill Beaton will officiate. Entombment will be in Forest Hill Mausoleum. Military rites will be provided by VFW Post 2534. Wilmer was born in Wisconsin Rapids on December 12, 1932 to Algot and Alice (Peterson) Burgeson. He married Donna Drollinger on October 3, 1953 at St. Luke?s Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Wilmer worked for Consolidated Papers, Inc. as a supervisor in the coating department for 44 years, until his retirement in 1995. He served his country in the Navy during the Korean War from January, 1952 until December, 1955. Wilmer was a member of the 17th Avenue Gang during his adolescence and still met with his team members until his passing. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing, with trout being his favorite fish. Wilmer also was a Packer fan. He especially loved and enjoyed being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors of Wilmer include his wife, Donna; 4 children: Barry (Kelli) Burgeson of Port Edwards; DayeAnn Shomberg of Wisconsin Rapids; David (Mary) Burgeson of Wisconsin Rapids; and Mark (Sue) Burgeson of Port Edwards; 7 grandchildren: Elisha (Daniel) Kessler, Cody Burgeson, Brittany Shomberg, Molli Burgeson, Megan Burgeson, Zach Fuller and Joseph Shomberg; 4 great-grandchildren: Breanna, Jordan, Brayden and Taylor; many nieces and nephews: sister-in-law: Beverly Burgeson of Massachusetts and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Melvin ?Skelly?, Clifford ?Bud?, and twin brother, Wilton; and his dogs Tag and Amos. Friends may call at the Taylor, Vollert and Jennings Funeral Home from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday, April 12th and on Friday from 10:00 am until the time of services.