John “Big John” Burger, 69, of Emporium, PA passed away on Friday, March 31st, 2023. He was born on January 23rd, 1954 in Coudersport, PA to the late Robert & Virginia (Cannon) Burger. John spent most of his life traveling with the carnival & loved every second of it. Other than his passion for traveling with the carnival, he loved hunting, fishing & gardening. John was well liked among his friends and if he considered you a friend, there is nothing he wouldn’t do. Surviving are his children Christie Hepfner & C. John Burger; his siblings Paula, Robert & Edward Burger; and his grandchildren Genna, Mackenzie & Kennedy. John was preceded in death by his brother Jeffrey Burger. All services and burial will be held privately through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD, BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM.