His birth certificate says James Ronnie Burge, but to most he was Ron.
Ron Burge, 68, of St. Louis, MO died March 5, 2017 surrounded by his family.
He was born in Franklin, Tennessee on October 10, 1948 to Jim and Frances Burge. Ron graduated from Central High School in Nashville, Tennessee and received his BS in Biology from Abilene Christian University. He met his wife, Susie Burge, over a Bunsen burner in a microbiology lab while pursuing graduate work at UMSL. They were married on May 19, 1973, and lived in a house full of chaos, laughter and a spare couch if anyone needed it. He always had a list of projects to tinker with and fix. We hope his celestial cars are less problematic than his earthly ones.
Ron’s time here reflects a life of faith, following God’s will with humor and a love of people. He served as an elder for many years, working closely with the MidCounty Internship program. He touched many young lives through his work with Camp Ne-O-Tez, and was passionate about helping youth to walk with Christ.
Ron’s sister, Betty Jane Newton, and his Aunt Tennie Johnson are among his surviving family in Tennessee.
Ron is deeply missed by his children: Amy (Burge) McAlister, of St. Louis; Jonathan Burge, of St. Louis; Toby Burge, of California; Todd Burge, of St. Louis; and Julia Burge of Florida. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
A visitation will be held Friday 4-8 p.m. at the Kutis Funeral Home, Affton Chapel. Saturday morning at McKnight Crossings church there will be a viewing at 9 a.m., followed by services at 10 a.m. After the burial, a fellowship luncheon will be held at McKnight Crossings church at 12:30 p.m. In accordance with Ron’s life of servant leadership, the Burge family requests that any memorial donations be made to Camp Ne-O-Tez.