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Katherine C. Lander
1. Katherine C. Lander was born on 08 Dec 1853 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 18 Apr 1918 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. Notes:
of Dansville in 1884
Katherine married Frederick Kiefer on 6 Nov 1877. Frederick (son of Louis Conrad Kiefer and Maria Sophia Frey) was born in 1853; died on 30 Oct 1943; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. William Frederick Kiefer
was born on 2 May 1878 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 19 Nov 1945 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. - 3. Lewis R. Kiefer
was born on 28 Sep 1879; died in 1962; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. - 4. Frank D. Kiefer
was born on 06 Mar 1881 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; died on 11 Oct 1881 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. - 5. Charles George Kiefer
was born on 07 Jan 1882; died on 26 Feb 1957; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. - 6. Frederick Adolph Kiefer
was born on 10 Jul 1884; died on 18 May 1889; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. - 7. John Heinrich Kiefer
was born on 05 Sep 1886 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; died on 18 Jun 1902 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. - 8. Florence Kristina Kiefer
was born on 23 Aug 1889 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 10 Aug 1964; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. - 9. Caroline Marie Kiefer
was born on 03 Aug 1890 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; died on 07 Apr 1942 in New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. - 10. Edwin Franklin Kiefer
was born on 23 Sep 1893; died on 31 Jul 1963; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York.
- 2. William Frederick Kiefer
Generation: 2
2. William Frederick Kiefer
(1.Katherine1) was born on 2 May 1878 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 19 Nov 1945 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. William married Elizabeth Sophia Conrad on 5 Dec 1906. Elizabeth (daughter of George Conrad and Louisa Lander) was born on 27 Nov 1875 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; died on 1 Feb 1953 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Harold William Kiefer
was born on 15 Feb 1913; died on 15 Jun 1954 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York. - 12. Claude F. Kiefer
was born on 22 Feb 1915 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 7 Sep 2008 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. - 13. Catherine Eloise Kiefer
was born on 22 Oct 1917 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 31 Mar 2002 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York.
- 11. Harold William Kiefer
3. Lewis R. Kiefer
(1.Katherine1) was born on 28 Sep 1879; died in 1962; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. 4. Frank D. Kiefer
(1.Katherine1) was born on 06 Mar 1881 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; died on 11 Oct 1881 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. 5. Charles George Kiefer
(1.Katherine1) was born on 07 Jan 1882; died on 26 Feb 1957; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Charles married Bertha Lena Hillman on 28 Mar 1907. Bertha (daughter of George Hillman and Martha Binger) was born in May 1883 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; died on 24 Oct 1964 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. Ruth Charlotte Kiefer
was born on 22 Dec 1907 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 17 Jan 1995 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. - 15. Walter William Kiefer
was born on 07 Aug 1909 in New York; died on 10 Jul 1965 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. - 16. Clyde Franklin Kiefer
was born on 17 May 1911; died on 19 Jun 1954. - 17. Arthur Edwin Kiefer
was born on 04 Oct 1916 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 19 Jan 1969 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York.
- 14. Ruth Charlotte Kiefer
6. Frederick Adolph Kiefer
(1.Katherine1) was born on 10 Jul 1884; died on 18 May 1889; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. 7. John Heinrich Kiefer
(1.Katherine1) was born on 05 Sep 1886 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; died on 18 Jun 1902 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. 8. Florence Kristina Kiefer
(1.Katherine1) was born on 23 Aug 1889 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 10 Aug 1964; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Florence married George Herman Sick on 3 Dec 1907. George (son of Christian Sick and Louise Bill) was born on 02 Feb 1882 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 08 Dec 1966; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Frederick Christian Sick
was born on 6 Apr 1919; died on 04 Sep 1995; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York.
- 18. Frederick Christian Sick
9. Caroline Marie Kiefer
(1.Katherine1) was born on 03 Aug 1890 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; died on 07 Apr 1942 in New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. Caroline married Frederick William Isaman on 1 Dec 1914. Frederick (son of Stephen E. Isaman and Christina Conrad) was born on 15 Feb 1888 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; died on 16 Mar 1968 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Catherine Christina Isaman
was born on 8 Sep 1918 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; died on 26 Sep 2015 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. - 20. Beatrice Isaman
was born on 11 May 1923. - 21. Paul Isaman
was born on 22 Jul 1924.
- 19. Catherine Christina Isaman
10. Edwin Franklin Kiefer
(1.Katherine1) was born on 23 Sep 1893; died on 31 Jul 1963; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. Edwin married Mabel Margaret Pfaff on 23 May 1918. Mabel (daughter of Jacob W. Pfaff and Mary E. Smalt) was born on 17 Mar 1896 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 10 Jul 1989 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Francis Kiefer
was born on 2 Jul 1924; died on 4 Jul 1924. - 23. Ralph Edwin Kiefer
was born on 17 Feb 1927. - 24. Richard Robert Kiefer
was born on 14 Dec 1933.
- 22. Francis Kiefer
Generation: 3
11. Harold William Kiefer
(2.William2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 15 Feb 1913; died on 15 Jun 1954 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York. 12. Claude F. Kiefer
(2.William2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 22 Feb 1915 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 7 Sep 2008 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Claude married Lorma Edna Little in 1941. Lorma was born on 29 Nov 1921 in Grove, Allegany County, New York; died on 13 Aug 1981 in Geneseo, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Oakland Hill Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. Barbara Jean Kiefer
was born in 7aug 1943 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 14 Mar 2010 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York.
Claude married Shirley Ann Michel about 1985. Shirley was born on 8 Jan 1918 in Livingston County, New York; died on 17 May 1997 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 25. Barbara Jean Kiefer
13. Catherine Eloise Kiefer
(2.William2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 22 Oct 1917 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 31 Mar 2002 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Catherine married Richard Kinney on 1 May 1937. Richard (son of Earl Kenneth Kinney and Alta Elmina Moose) was born on 11 Sep 1911 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 7 Mar 1990 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. Joanne Kinney
- 26. Joanne Kinney
14. Ruth Charlotte Kiefer
(5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 22 Dec 1907 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 17 Jan 1995 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Notes:
Ruth C. Burger, 81, of County Route 46, South Dansville, died Tuesday,
Jan. 17, 1995 at the Livingston County HRF in Mt. Morris.
Mrs. Burger was born Dec. 22, 1907 in the Town of Dansville, where she
lived all her life. She was a daughter of Charles L. and Lena
(Hillman) Kiefer.
She married Dana G. Burger on Oct. 9, 1926 in Dansville. He
predeceased her on April 30, 1991. She was predeceased by a grandson,
Dwight G. Burger Jr. in 1994.
She was a former member of the South Dansville Order of the Eastern
Star and attended the St. Peter's United Church of Christ in
Perkinsville. She also worked on the Election Board in South Dansville
for a number of years.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ernie (June) Neu of Dansville
and Mrs. Dean (Carolyn) McCarthy of Hornell; four sons, Duane (Marie)
Burger of Connecticut, Chester Burger and Dwight (Carrie) Burger, all
of S. Dansville, and Larry (Sara) Burger of California; 17
grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Friends called from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 at the Walter E.
Baird & Sons Funeral Home, 100 E. Naples St., Wayland, where funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Forest
Lawn Cemetery, S. Dansville.
Contributions may be made to the S. Dansville Fire Dept. or the S.
Dansville Eastern Star in memory of Mrs. Ruth C. Burger. (GCE, January
19, 1995, p5)
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71306448/ruth_charlotte-burgerRuth married Dana Grant Burger on 09 Oct 1926 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Dana (son of George Herman Burger and Mary Adelia Curry) was born on 03 Aug 1906 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 30 Apr 1991 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. June Margurite Burger
was born on 16 Aug 1927 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 14 Apr 2015 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Cohocton, Steuben County, New York. - 28. Carolyn Burger
- 29. Duane Burger
- 30. Dwight Burger
was born on 19 Aug 1941 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 28 Jun 2020 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. - 31. Larry Burger
- 32. Chester Grant Burger
was born on 8 Jan 1935 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 23 Jun 2021 in Avon, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York.
- 27. June Margurite Burger
15. Walter William Kiefer
(5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 07 Aug 1909 in New York; died on 10 Jul 1965 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Notes:
A funeral service for Walter Kiefer, 55, of South Dansville, who was fatally injured in a tractor accident Saturday afternoon, will be conducted in the Baird Funeral Home at 3:15 p.m. today.
Mr. Kiefer was pinned beneath the tractor he was operating when it jumped an embankment and rolled over on Cemetery Rd. near the Walker Hill Rd. in South Dansville.
He was pronounced dead at the scene of a crushed chest, punctured lung and internal injuries by Steuben County Coroner Dr. Ray Robinson of Wayland.
Four children riding on the tractor with Mr. Kiefer escaped injury in the accident. According to State Police, three of the youngsters, Patricia Smith, 8 and her two brothers, Wayne, 3, and James, 18 months, were riding on a plat-form on the back of the tractor. Another brother, Arthur, 5, was sitting on the driver's lap. They are children of Mrs. Patricia Smith of Scottsburg.
Investigating the accident were Trooper Dan Mankowski of the Wayland sub-station and B.C.I. Investigator J.J. Moulthrop of Bath.
Mr. Kiefer is survived by a son, S-Sgt. Jack Kiefer of Colorado; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Argoitia of Reno, Nev.; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Dana Burger; a brother, Arthur Kiefer of Dansville; several nieces and nephews.
The Rev. Arthur Eiss of Arkport will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, South Dansville. (DB, July 13, 1965, p1)
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. Jack Kiefer
- 34. Helen Kiefer
- 33. Jack Kiefer
16. Clyde Franklin Kiefer
(5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 17 May 1911; died on 19 Jun 1954. 17. Arthur Edwin Kiefer
(5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 04 Oct 1916 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 19 Jan 1969 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: Abt 1943; World War II (US)
Notes:
Arthur E. Kiefer, 53, of Main St., Dansville, died in Buffalo Sunday (Jan. 19, 1969).
Mr. Kiefer was born in South Dansville and had resided in this area most of his life. He served in the Infantry during World War II and had been employed at Foster Wheeler Corp. for 17 years. He had been a setup man there until 1965.
He was a member of Daniel Goho Post 87, American Legion.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Margaret Waggoner Kiefer; a daughter, Marian Kiefer at home; three step-daughters, Mrs. Roy (Elaine) Finch of Wayland, Mrs. Leonard (Evelyn) Abercrombie of Irrigon, Ore., and Mrs. Richard (Eleanor) Burley of Dansville; a sister, Mrs. Dana (Ruth) Burger of Arkport; and 15 step-grandchildren.
A military service will be conducted in the Baird-Hindle Funeral Home in Dansville at 1:30 p.m. today. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, South Dansville.
Members of Daniel Goho Post conducted a memorial service last evening. (GCE, January 23, 1969, p1)
Family/Spouse: Margaret E. Waggoner. Margaret (daughter of George A. Waggoner and Clara May Kellogg) was born on 20 Feb 1914 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; died on 03 Jun 1995 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 35. Marian M. Kiefer
was born on 27 May 1952; died on 8 Jul 1996; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York.
18. Frederick Christian Sick
(8.Florence2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 6 Apr 1919; died on 04 Sep 1995; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Frederick married Irene Weart on 23 Jul 1949. Irene (daughter of Charles Weart and Ruth Craig) was born on 04 Aug 1925 in Friendship, Allegany County, New York; died on 20 May 2013 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
19. Catherine Christina Isaman
(9.Caroline2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 8 Sep 1918 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; died on 26 Sep 2015 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Notes:
South Dansville- Catherine C. Lander age 97, passed away early Saturday morning September 26, 2015, at the McCauley manor at Mercy Care in Hornell, where she had been a resident for the past two years.
She was born in the Town of Wayland on September 8, 1918, a daughter of the late Frederick and Caroline (Kiefer) Isaman. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 66 years Harold Lander in 2005.
Catherine was a home maker, who was famous for her baking and cooking skills. Everyone enjoyed her chocolate pies and her homemade dinner rolls. She lived on a dairy farm her whole life and was sure to always have a good meal waiting for her family. She had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren and every year had a “round up” gathering for them. She was a part of the United Methodist Women, a former member of the Oak Hill Grange, an involved member of the South Danville United Methodist Church, and a social member of the South Dansville Fire Department.
She is survived by her sons; Gerald Lander of St. Petersburg Florida, Stanley (Sandra) Lander, and Gary (Tom Wieszczyk) Lander both of South Dansville. A brother, Paul Isaman of Wayland, a sister, Beatrice Saxton of Cohocton. grandchildren Stephanie (Rick) Joseph, Stephen (Arminnie) Lander, Christina (Richard Jackson) Lander, Laura (Rich Granata). Great-grandchildren Sarah, Rachel, Josh Joseph, Sienna Lander.
Friends may call Monday from 4 to 7pm at the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc. 271 Main St., Dansville. Services will be held Tuesday at 11:00am at the South Dansville United Methodist Church. 9667 County Route 46, Arkport, NY 14807. Interment Rogersville Forrest Lawn Cemetery South Dansville. A luncheon will follow the graveside service at the Gathering Place in South Dansville. Online remembrances may be left at HindleFuneralHome.com.
In lieu of flowers please make memorials to the South Dansville United Methodist Church. 9667 County Route 46, Arkport, NY 14807
- See more at: http://hindlefuneralhome.com/tribute/details/501/Catherine_C_Lander/obituary.html#tribute-startCatherine married Harold Leroy Lander on 23 Nov 1939. Harold (son of Roy Cameron Lander and Lena M. Drum) was born on 2 Jun 1917 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 27 Jul 2005 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. Gerald Lander
- 40. Gary Lee Lander
was born on 6 Feb 1948 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 19 Feb 2025 in Greece, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. - 41. Living
- 39. Gerald Lander
20. Beatrice Isaman
(9.Caroline2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 11 May 1923. Beatrice married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 42. Linda Saxton
- 42. Linda Saxton
21. Paul Isaman
(9.Caroline2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 22 Jul 1924. 22. Francis Kiefer
(10.Edwin2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 2 Jul 1924; died on 4 Jul 1924. 23. Ralph Edwin Kiefer
(10.Edwin2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 17 Feb 1927. 24. Richard Robert Kiefer
(10.Edwin2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 14 Dec 1933.
Generation: 4
25. Barbara Jean Kiefer
(12.Claude3, 2.William2, 1.Katherine1) was born in 7aug 1943 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 14 Mar 2010 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Barbara married Roland L. Lowman in 1967. Roland was born on 6 Nov 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland; died on 22 Dec 1989 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
26. Joanne Kinney
(13.Catherine3, 2.William2, 1.Katherine1)27. June Margurite Burger
(14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 16 Aug 1927 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 14 Apr 2015 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Cohocton, Steuben County, New York. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15442869/june_margurite-neuJune married Ernest Edward Neu on 1 Nov 1947. Ernest was born on 8 Jul 1925 in Cohocton, Steuben County, New York; died on 13 Jul 2010 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Cohocton, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 43. Wayne Neu
- 44. Carl Neu
- 45. Linda Neu
- 46. Donna Neu
- 47. Wanda Neu
- 48. Sandra Neu
- 49. Theresa Neu
- 50. Dana Neu
- 43. Wayne Neu
28. Carolyn Burger
(14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)29. Duane Burger
(14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)30. Dwight Burger
(14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 19 Aug 1941 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 28 Jun 2020 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Notes:
Dwight G. Burger Sr., age 78, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening in the ER at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville after being stricken at home.
He was born in the Town of Dansville on August 19, 1941, a son of the late Dana and Ruth (Kiefer) Burger. He was also predeceased by a son Dwight Jr., and siblings June (Ernie) Neu, Duane and Larry Burger. On August 19, 1961, he was married to the Carrie Wyant Burger.
Dwight, also known as Dad, Pa, or Poppy, enjoyed serving his country in the US Navy from 1959 to 1962. He was an active member of the South Dansville Fire Department for many years. He loved spending time with his family, hunting, farming, reading books and being a handy man. After he and Carrie raised their three children, they moved back to the house that Dwight was born in. The Burger Tree Farm. This is where he spent a lot of his time after retiring from Foster Wheeler, grooming the Christmas trees. He enjoyed seeing the bliss in the family's eyes when they came to pick out their Christmas tree. When he wasn't trimming Christmas Trees, he helped his wife, Carrie with C&G Country store, being the handy man and helping wherever was needed. Along with taking care of the beef cattle and ostrich's they had on the farm. He spent many years attending his granddaughter, Jessica's horse shows (which he never missed a show) and his grandson Ryan's baseball games. He enjoyed traveling to NC to see his daughter Karen and granddaughter Danielle, where they spent a lot of time making memories playing games and cooking delicious foods. Dwight was blessed with being able to enjoy some time with his great grandkids, Kyle and Kollin, who always made him laugh by telling jokes and all sorts of stories about the pranks they played on their dad and grandpa.
Surviving in addition to his dear wife Carrie, are his sister Caroline (Dean) McCarthy, brother Chet Burger, daughters, Kelly (Jeff) Harvey of Dansville, and Karen LaFevers of Hudson, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Ryan (Bethany Wise) Harvey, Jessica (Ryan) Backus and Danielle LaFevers, great-grandsons, Kyle and Kollin Harvey; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family at the South Dansville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, South Dansville.
In lieu of flowers please make memorials to the South Dansville Fire Department, Fremont Ambulance Company or the American Heart Association.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212233892/dwight_gene-burger31. Larry Burger
(14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)32. Chester Grant Burger
(14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 8 Jan 1935 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 23 Jun 2021 in Avon, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Notes:
Chester graduated Arkport Central School and learned the meat cutting trade. He later opened a restaurant in Wayland,NY, The Wayside Inn.
- Avon/South Dansville - Chester G. "Chet" Burger, age 86, passed away peacefully early Wednesday afternoon at his home in Avon.
He was born in the Town of Dansville on January 8, 1935, a son of the late Dana and Ruth (Kiefer) Burger. He was predeceased by his siblings June (Ernie) Neu, Duane, Larry, and Dwight Burger.
Chet was formerly employed at the Foster Wheeler Energy Corp. in Dansville as a foreman, and as butcher at multiple IGAs. He had also owned and operated the Wayside Inn Restaurant on the Wayland hill for fourteen years, retiring in 1996. He was a former member of the South Dansville Fire Department, and the Perry and Leicester fire Departments, respectively. He was a former member of the Dansville Moose Club, and the American Legion, and was honorably discharged from the National Guard. He had also served as the Secretary of the Town of Dansville planning board.
He is survived by two daughters, Diana Cottom and Michelle Burger, both of Phoenix, AZ, and a son Christian (Cheri Parkhouse) Burger; grandchildren, Alysia Cottom of Columbia, SC, Philomena Burger, Russel Parkhouse, and Aerielle Parkhouse; a sister Carolyn (Dean) McCarthy, sisters-in-law Carrie Burger, and Sara Burger of Monroe, UT; former wife and long-time friend Barbara Burger; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call Thursday July 1 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc., 271 Main St. Dansville, where services will be held at the completion of calling hours. Interment will be in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery in South Dansville. Online memorials may be submitted at HindleFuneralHome.com.
In lieu of flowers please make memorials to the South Dansville Volunteer Fire Department.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/228965502/chester_grant-burgerChester married Joanne Louise Burdett on 26 May 1956 in Leicester, Livingston County, New York, and was divorced about 1965. Joanne (daughter of James Wilson Burdett and Dorothy Grace Beecher) was born on 30 Jan 1936 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York; died on 26 Jan 2013 in Geneseo, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Temple Hill Cemetery, Geneseo, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Chester married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 53. Living
- Avon/South Dansville - Chester G. "Chet" Burger, age 86, passed away peacefully early Wednesday afternoon at his home in Avon.
33. Jack Kiefer
(15.Walter3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)34. Helen Kiefer
(15.Walter3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)35. Marian M. Kiefer
(17.Arthur3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 27 May 1952; died on 8 Jul 1996; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Family/Spouse: Ralph Gray. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 54. Michael J. Gray
died on 25 Jun 2024 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York. - 55. Tammy Lynn Keifer
was born in 1968; died in 1968; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York.
- 54. Michael J. Gray
36. Living
(18.Frederick3, 8.Florence2, 1.Katherine1)37. Living
(18.Frederick3, 8.Florence2, 1.Katherine1)38. Living
(18.Frederick3, 8.Florence2, 1.Katherine1)39. Gerald Lander
(19.Catherine3, 9.Caroline2, 1.Katherine1)40. Gary Lee Lander
(19.Catherine3, 9.Caroline2, 1.Katherine1) was born on 6 Feb 1948 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 19 Feb 2025 in Greece, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Notes:
Dansville- Gary Lee Lander, age 77, passed away early Wednesday afternoon February 19, 2025, at the Hildebrandt Hospice Facility in Greece following a long illness.
He was born in Dansville on February 6, 1948, a son of the late Harold and Catherine (Isaman) Lander. On May 5, 2010, he married Tom Wieszczyk, who survives. He was also predeceased by a sister-in-law, Sandra Lander.
Gary was a 1966 Graduate of Dansville Central School and went on to Olean Business School. He was employed as a purchaser and estimator for Bennett Brothers Construction for 25 years. He was an accountant for KG Richmond, an International Harvester Dealer, for 12 years, and H&R Block in Dansville for 30 years. He also was a school bus driver for the Dansville Central School for 6 years. He was a former member of the Canaseraga Lions Club. Gary was active in community affairs in the Town of Dansville, where he was a member of the Planning Board. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Hornell.
Gary is survived by his husband Tom, two daughters Christina Lander and Laura Lander and two brothers Gerald Lander and Stanley (Barb) Lander, and several nieces and nephews.
Gary enjoyed farming and outdoor activities. Above all, he loved socializing and delighted in helping others. He will always be remembered for his warm smile and lively, cheerful nature.
Friends may call from 11am to 1pm on Saturday March 8th at Christ Episcopal Church 6 Center St. Hornell, a Memorial Service to follow calling hours. Interment will be in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Town of Dansville. Arrangements are by the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc., 271 Main St., Dansville. Online condolences may be shared at HindleFuneralHome.com.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Christ Episcopal Church, 6 Center St. PO Box 336, Hornell, NY 14843.
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 56. Christina Lander
- 57. Laura Lander
- 56. Christina Lander
41. Living
(19.Catherine3, 9.Caroline2, 1.Katherine1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
42. Linda Saxton
(20.Beatrice3, 9.Caroline2, 1.Katherine1)
Generation: 5
43. Wayne Neu
(27.June4, 14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)44. Carl Neu
(27.June4, 14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)45. Linda Neu
(27.June4, 14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)46. Donna Neu
(27.June4, 14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)47. Wanda Neu
(27.June4, 14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)48. Sandra Neu
(27.June4, 14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)49. Theresa Neu
(27.June4, 14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)50. Dana Neu
(27.June4, 14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)51. Living
(32.Chester4, 14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 60. Living
- 60. Living
52. Living
(32.Chester4, 14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)53. Living
(32.Chester4, 14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 61. Living
- 61. Living
54. Michael J. Gray
(35.Marian4, 17.Arthur3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1) died on 25 Jun 2024 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York. 55. Tammy Lynn Keifer
(35.Marian4, 17.Arthur3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1) was born in 1968; died in 1968; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. 56. Christina Lander
(40.Gary4, 19.Catherine3, 9.Caroline2, 1.Katherine1)57. Laura Lander
(40.Gary4, 19.Catherine3, 9.Caroline2, 1.Katherine1)58. Living
(41.Living4, 19.Catherine3, 9.Caroline2, 1.Katherine1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 62. Sarah Joseph
- 63. Rachel Joseph
- 62. Sarah Joseph
59. Living
(41.Living4, 19.Catherine3, 9.Caroline2, 1.Katherine1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 6
60. Living
(51.Living5, 32.Chester4, 14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)61. Living
(53.Living5, 32.Chester4, 14.Ruth3, 5.Charles2, 1.Katherine1)62. Sarah Joseph
(58.Living5, 41.Living4, 19.Catherine3, 9.Caroline2, 1.Katherine1)63. Rachel Joseph
(58.Living5, 41.Living4, 19.Catherine3, 9.Caroline2, 1.Katherine1)
