Silas H. Burgher, born on October 21, 1936, was originally from Carmel, Indiana, and resided in “Plantation City”, in northeastern Greene County, where he passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2018.
Si graduated from Carmel High School, and became a Horologist, graduating from Elgin Watchmaking School in 1956. In 1957, Si opened his first jewelry store in old downtown Carmel. Over the years, it became a successfully family business, which eventually closed in May, 2001, when Si retired and permanently moved to “Plantation City” and continued his tree and cattle business. Si also served in the U. S. Army.
Si was very active in the Carmel, and then the Bloomfield Rotary Club, and attended his last meeting there on Tuesday of the week he passed away. Si has nine Paul Harris Fellows to his name, which includes one awarded to each of his four children, and one awarded to a fellow Rotarian who served numerous terms as president of the Bloomfield Rotary Club. He twice shaved his amazing eyebrows to raise money to support the Rotary “Polio Plus” campaign.
He is survived by his loving wife, Amy, his son, Robert and wife Kara, his daughter, Carla Coyler, and her husband, Scott, his son, Silas “Sonny”, his former wife, Donna Burgher, and his son-in-law, Jeff Haake. Si also leaves behind seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Amber Ruth Burgher, and his daughter, Amber Kay Haake.
At Si’s request, there will be no viewing or funeral, however the family is planning a celebration of his life, a “Si-Labration”, at his beloved, “Blue and Gold Plantation”, on his birthday. The family asks that memorial donations be made to the Bloomfield Rotary Club’s Education Foundation, at Farmer’s and Mechanics Federal Savings and Loan, 225 East Main Street, Bloomfield, IN 47424.
Si will be missed by his family, neighbors, and friends, and he will be remembered daily. CLEAR!!
Rich Waite says
Will always miss joking around with my Uncle Si!!
Aileen Steele says
Will miss Si’s special way of answering the phone at Plantation City when calling Amy & extending “Hi Si” during visits. Love & Hugs to Amy and sincere condolences to Si’s family from Max & Aileen Steele at The Farmhouse.
Stacia Lynn Wood says
When I was a child Mr Burgher (as I was supposed to call him) was crazy fun! I was so impressed that he could make pizza. I just assumed that you had to go to a pizza place. Lol. A child mind. I don’t no why but that was just amazing to me. I’m so happy that I got to see him awhile back.
He had a great smile and was genuine. Si was Si, and never seemed to put on a front. I like that. Genuine. To all of his family and friends, I’m so sorry for your loss. Amy, so glad you are surrounded by family. Great big hugs from me to all of you.
Tim Coulon says
Si was a wonderful, hardworking man who lit up every room he entered. I have 45 years of memories of him, and still own jewelry made at his store. His son, Sonny, is one of my longest-known friends, so I know many stories. God bless Si and his family. Thoughts and prayers.