Dallas "Sam" Burger, 92, of Bonesteel, SD, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at Sister James Care Center in Yankton.

Sam was born on June 17, 1926 in Carroll, Iowa to Finley and Clara Burger. At 17, he enlisted in the Navy and served on a supply ship in Bremerton, Washington. While on leave, he had his heart stolen by a girl from South Dakota. Sam and Eileen (Anhorn) were married on September 22, 1945, in Bremerton. Once discharged, Sam and Eileen moved to South Dakota. The couple built their home and raised their daughter, Mavonne, in Bonesteel, where he was an active member of the American Legion. After 39 years working as a lineman with Rosebud Electric, Sam retired and enjoyed attending high school basketball games, shaking dice, trips to "the Hill", gardening, and spending time with his family.

Celebrating Sam's life is his son-in-law Robert Finke of Sioux Falls, grandchildren Tracy (Russ) Schmidt of Menominee, NE, Tricia Finke of Sioux Falls, Tara (Robert) Padilla of Stanton, NE, great-grandchildren Matt (Amanda) Oltmanns of Viborg, Kelsey Oltmanns of Sioux Falls, Marissa, Nathan, and Jada Schmidt of Menominee, NE and Roberto Padilla of Stanton, NE, and great-great grandchildren Dallas and Norell Oltmanns of Viborg.

Sam is reunited in death with his parents, Finley and Clara, five sisters, a brother, his wife, Eileen, and daughter, Mavonne.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Clausen Funeral Home in Burke, SD.  Burial will be in the Herrick Cemetery, Herrick.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.