Robert Lee Burger

Robert Lee Burger age 53 of Clarksville, passed away Sunday November 22, 2015 at Alive Hospice in Nashville. He was born February 21, 1962 in Monticello, NY and lived there most of his life until recently moving to Clarksville. Robert was an auto mechanic for several years. He was also a volunteer fireman with the Fallsburg, Neversink, and Grahamsville departments. He was the president of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club, chapter 39; a member of the Monticello Elks Lodge #1544; the Round Out Valley Tractor Association; and the OB's. He drove and built stock cars, enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, and watching NASCAR with Dale Earnhart Jr. being his favorite driver. He especially enjoyed spending time with his son and grandsons teaching them auto mechanics.

Robert is survived by his wife Joanne Green Ozolins; a son Alex Ozolins and wife Taryn of Adams, TN; sisters Nancy of Florida and Bonnie of Virginia; and three grandchildren Ashton, Evan and Starr Ozolins. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a son Bryan Conrad and a sister Lynn.

There will be a visitation time on Wednesday November 25, 2015 at Gateway Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center 335 Franklin St. Clarksville, TN 37040 Phone 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be made by going to www.gatewayfh.com.