Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Russell Eugene Burger, age 75, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at his home in Chatsworth. He was born July 16, 1947 to Guy and Louise Burger in Chatsworth. Russell is survived by his wife, Rosemary Burger of Chatsworth; son, Rusty Burger of Cartersville; daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Drew Patterson of Jasper; two stepsons; grandchildren, Payton Clark, Tucker Clark; seven step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; special great-grandchild, Brooklyn Thomason; siblings, David Burger, and Donna Weaver. Several other relatives also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Louise Burger; wife, Joan Burger; siblings, Barbara Martin, Audrie Long, Alice Goodwin, Daniel Burger, Virginia Hodges, Tony Burger, and Jackie Burger. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Reverend Grant Wade officiating. Interment will follow in the Free Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.