Marvin Gene Burgers

Marvin Gene Burgers, age 86, of Colton, SD, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Alcester Care & Rehab Center. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Colton. Interment will be at the Colton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Monday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Colton.

Marv was born on May 19, 1939, to Hank and Tena (VanDerVliet) Burgers. He attended Hillside Country School in Colton through the eighth grade.

Marv was united in marriage to Rosie Lee Salomonson, and they shared 43 years together.

In 1958, Marv entered the United States Army and proudly served his country. Following his service, he returned home and farmed alongside his father. He later worked at Howie’s Texaco in Colton for three years before returning to farming until 1972.

After his years in farming, Marv transitioned into the trucking industry. He owned a half interest in Johnson & Burgers Trucking, and in 1975, after purchasing the remaining share, the business became Marvin Burgers Trucking. He spent many years on the road, building a reputation for hard work and dedication, and continued trucking until his retirement at the age of 81 in 2020.

He will be remembered for his sense of humor and for the simple things he loved—circus peanuts, ice cream, chocolate (which appears to be genetic) and sardines.

He is survived by his children: RoseMary (Robbie) Willard of Renner, SD; Robin (Ken) Kleba of Hartford, SD; Ruth Burgers of Carthage, SD; Roger (Jodi) Burgers of Colton, SD; and Roxane (Jay) Aeilts of Tea, SD; along with his 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and his sister, Marlene (Jim) Knox of Salem, SD.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hank and Tena (VanDerVliet) Burgers; his sisters, Ruth and Shirley.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites memorial contributions in Marv’s honor to HorsePower or Almost Home Canine Rescue.