LOLA I. BURGE, age 91
Of New Bremen, fell asleep on Sunday evening, January 31, 2021 at her residence and is awaiting the return of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. She was born on March 27, 1929 in Lingle, Wyoming, the daughter of the late Lyle B. and Fern D. (Richardson) Neal. On October 1, 1949 she married Richard W. “Dick” Burge who died on November 5, 1990. Surviving are her children Steve Burge of Paonia, Colorado; and Jody Burge, with whom she shared a residence in New Bremen. Also left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren: Jerome (Carina) Fejerang of Tiyan, Guam; Casey Burge, and Matthew Burge; her great-granddaughter Paradis Fejerang; and her four nieces Glenda Harlan, Carla Gugino, Lori O’Neal, and Debbie Vizina. Along with her parents and husband, Lola was preceded in death by her sisters Juanita Albery and Gale Kamerzell.
Lola was a graduate of Rapid City High School, Rapid City, SD. She met Dick while she was a switchboard operator at NW Bell Telephone Company. Following Dick’s career as a contractor with NASA, they moved and lived all over Western United States, Mexico, Guam, and the Canary Islands. She became a certified yoga instructor in Spain and taught yoga in Spanish in the Canary Islands. She then moved to Colorado to care for her father. In 1994 she moved to New Bremen and made her life here. She worked part-time in the bookstore at The Way International for about 20 years before retiring at the young age of 85. She kept busy studying the Bible, traveling to visit Jody in El Salvador and Germany and family in Colorado, Wyoming and California; she enjoyed entertaining people in her home, practicing her Spanish at Casa Lupita, teaching and practicing yoga, and walking to stay active. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and also her nieces and nephew. Lola could be feisty at times, but always loving. She truly was an inspiration to those that loved her and those she just met.
A celebration to honor Lola’s life will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 beginning at 3:00 P.M. at the New Bremen American Legion Post 241 with Mr. Jerry Jacks officiating. Inurnment will take place next to her husband in the Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to The Way International (www.theway.org/giving) or to the New Bremen American Legion Post 241 (6458 State Route 66, New Bremen, Ohio 45869).
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Nancy Morris says
February 3, 2021 at 12:43 pmRest in Peace, dear Lola. I will always love you. Agape.
Jody says
February 4, 2021 at 6:12 pmThanks Nancy.
Diane Naseman says
February 4, 2021 at 12:23 pmJody and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! You are in my thoughts and prayers! I didn’t know her well only at senior citizens meetings but she was a very sweet lady with a beautiful smile!
Sincerely,
Jody says
February 4, 2021 at 6:15 pmThank you Diane for your kind words and prayers are always welcome. She did have a beautiful smile.
Marilyn Sommer says
February 5, 2021 at 1:45 pmJody, though I didn’t know your mother well, she was always friendly and positive when our paths crossed. Thinking of you at this time of loss.
Jody says
February 6, 2021 at 10:11 amThank you Marilyn. She was a very positive person.