Terron “Terry” Demond Burger, 76, of Watseka passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka.

Terry was born on June 8, 1946 in Watseka, the son of Cromer Burger and Vie Decker Broquard and they preceded him in death.

He is survived by his fiancé, Donna Orcutt of Watseka; one daughter, Angie (Tim) Weir of Mackinaw, IL; one son, Travis (Kristin) Burger of Watseka; two step-daughters, Karli Orcutt Manahan (Nick) of Buckley and Erika Orcutt of Watseka; one sister, Suzie (Ken) Baragree of Watseka; one brother Tom (Robin) Burger of Lafayette, IN; four grandchildren, Seth (Bayleigh) Leverenze of Washington, IL, Drew (Erin) Leverenze of Murphysboro, TN, Izzy Weir of Mackinaw, and Ellie Weir of Mackinaw; four step-grandchildren, Madi Ussery, Kale Ussery, Lilly Orcutt, and Gavin Shadowen all of Watseka; one great-granddaughter, Alayna Leverenze of Murphysboro, TN; and several nieces and nephews.

Terry served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Watseka Elks Lodge #1791 as well as First Presbyterian Church in Watseka. He enjoyed driving a truck, tinkering on the farm, and a good cold beer. Terry loved his grandkids and enjoyed watching them play sports.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial visitation will be from 3:00 until the 6:00 p.m. memorial service on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Joe Hughes will officiate.

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or Shriners.