Austin Burger

AUSTIN BURGER, 19, of Cat Spring, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015, in Cat Spring. He was born June 5, 1995, in Brenham, Texas, the son of Roy Burger and Mandy (Smith) Burger. He grew up and attended schools in the Cat Spring/Bellville area. Austin was employed as a ranch hand. He enjoyed team roping and did a take at riding steers. When Austin was young, his dad took him on a few motion picture sets. Austin wanted to meet "Sky" from "Touched By An Angel." He was told by his dad to make sure that his shirt was tucked in and he looked nice for this young lady. Austin waited in the early morning hours to meet her and after several hours, he fell asleep until she arrived on the set for rehearsal. After many hours of waiting, he was able to meet her. Sky even allowed Austin to nap a few times in her "movie star" trailer during her rehearsals. In his free time, Austin''s love for music led him to entertain others as a DJ. Austin is survived by his FATHER: Roy Burger and his wife, Melissa, of Bastrop; MOTHER: Mandy Smith Burger of Bellville; BROTHER: Hayes Burger; HALF-BROTHER: Clint Burger and his wife, Cherie; HALF-SISTER: Abby Burger; HALF-BROTHER: Cole Burger; HALF-SISTER: Leila Smith; and NEPHEW: Spin''er Burger. He is also survived by his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Justin Burger, grandparents, Fred W. and Hazel Burger, and aunt, Cheryl Acebo. Friends who wish may make donations to the: Industry State Bank - New Ulm Branch. P.O. Box 155, New Ulm, Texas 78950 Make checks payable to: Roy Burger with Austin Burger Memorial Fund in the memo section