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Posted Friday, May 21, 2021 10:35 am
Robert Augustus Bürgin Jr. (Bob) was born in Savannah, Ga. on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1938. His life on this earth ended peacefully at his Walker Valley home on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.
Preceding Bob in death were his parents, Robert A. Bürgin Sr. and Theo Taylor Burgin; his brother, Dr. James B. Bürgin; in-laws, Robert B. Wilson Sr. and Mary Moore Wilson; brother-in-law, Robert B. Wilson Jr. (Patsy); and many dogs that he loved deeply.
Surviving Bob are his wife of almost 60 years, Mary Tim Wilson Bürgin of Cleveland; his daughter, Lynn Bürgin of Bloomington, Ind.; grandchildren: Cole Swany of Bloomington, Ind., Noah Swany of Bloomington, Ind. and Victoria Swany of Nashville; nephews: Robert B. Wilson III (Sherry) of Cleveland, James B. Burgin Jr. (Hilary) of Knoxville, Ted Burgin (Sarah) of Knoxville and Rob Burgin (Monte) of Knoxville; nieces: Patti Kuhns (Ron) of Ooltewah and Sally O’Grady of Cleveland; sister-
This is a challenging year, said Tim. On one hand, people who are giving are very generous, because they know that this year they are more people who need help. On the other, the need has doubled from last year, and they have put together over 700 Christmas hampers for people in the city, and double the number of toys as usual as well. Tim said they are grateful for all the support so far through the challenges families are facing this year. He thanks everyone who has volunteered and everyone who has donated. But there’s still chances to donate. If someone is unable to make it to the kettle or uncomfortable going out, they can mail a cheque to Box 456 in Yorkton, Sk.