Dr. Harry B. Burger, 95, of Neffs, died March 6, 2021, in At Home at Parkland, Schnecksville.

He was the husband of the late Shirley G. (Batzel) Burger.

Born Aug. 20, 1925, in Trenton, N.J., he was the son of the late Harry Edward and Helen (Bossert) Burger.

He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II earning the rank of sergeant.

He then joined the Army Reserves serving 24 years, earning a rank of lieutenant colonel.

A graduate of Temple University, earning a Ed.D., he retired as superintendent of schools for Northwestern Lehigh School District, New Tripoli, from 1974-80. Before that, he served at the former Darby-Colwyn School District, Delaware County; assistant county superintendent of York County Schools; superintendent of schools at Stratford School District, Camden County, N.J.; and supervising principal of Souderton Area School District.

He started his career in education in various teaching and supervisory roles in Montgomery County.

Active in the life of his church, he was a member of Union United Church of Christ, Neffs, where he formerly served on the consistory, taught adult Sunday School and lay reader, served on the property committee and was a member of the board of directors of the preschool program.

He was a member of Slatington Lodge 440, F.&A.M. and formerly a member of Warren Lodge 310 F.&A.M., Collegeville.

A 32nd degree Mason, he was a member of the Lehigh Consistory, Valley of Allentown.

Having a deep love and respect for nature and the great outdoors, he instilled this attribute in all of his sons.

His survivors include sons Dr. Harry R. Burger (Karen) of New Mexico, Dale M. Burger (Diane) of Warminster, Brian B. Burger of Maine, Keith Timothy Burger (Charmaine) of Schnecksville; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Research c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.