John BRUGGER

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BRUGGER: Peacefully on Saturday, August 24th, 2013, John Richard (Dick) Brugger passed away at the Minnedosa Personal Care Home. Dick was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, his parents, Hazel and Jack Brugger, father-in-law, Charles Grasby, mother-in-law, Mary Grasby, brother, Conrad, sister, Velma Nelson, brother-in-laws, Harold Grasby, Bruce Nelson, John Vinthers, Clifford Vinthers, Jake Dyck, sister-in- laws, Edna Vinthers, and Nora Brugger. Leaving to mourn his passing are son, Richard (Alice) of Minnedosa, daughter Dianne (Roland) Ruddell of Morean Lake, SK, son Robert (Barb) of Saskatoon, SK, daughter Jean (Terry) Jackson of Arden, MB, son Wayne (Judy) of Saskatoon, SK, son Allan of Brandon, MB, daughter Karen (Daryl) of Elie, MB; twelve grandchildren, Justin & Clinton Brugger, Christopher (Christie) and Blair Ruddell, Candice (Joel)Froese, Roxanne (Patrick) Brunelle, Chandra (Tyler) Mierau, Derek (Jen) Jackson, Melinda (Troy) Day, Adam Brugger, Joshua Mitchell and Lindy (Ian) Sharp and also ten great-grandchildren, Victoria, Nicholas, Tristin, Leigh, Jemma, Ryan, Emily, Zairyn, Samuel and Logan, his sister-in-laws Margaret and Thelma, many nieces and nephews and friends. Richard (Dick) Brugger was born on May 22, 1923 in Franklin, Manitoba to Hazel and Jack Brugger. He attended Glendale School, helped his Dad farm and then joined the army in 1942. He was a Corporal with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. During World War II, he served in Canada, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. Dad very seldom talked about the war, just that he was proud to have served his country. After the war, Dad returned to Franklin where he began farming. He met the love of his life, Dorothy Irene Grasby, in 1940 and on October 29, 1946 they married and started their life together farming in the Franklin District. Raising seven children, kept both Mom and Dad busy. Dad enjoyed being a mixed farmer. He took great pride in the yard, mowing more grass each year. Dad had a great love for the outdoors. He loved trapping, hunting and fishing, and camping. After retiring from farming Dad was able to help Mom with more of the yard work, especially the flowers. They did more camping and even took a trip to Alaska with Robert. Dad’s declining health caused Mom and Dad to sell the farm and move to Minnedosa in 1998. On March 17, 2006, after being married for 59 years, Mom passed away. Dad always had time for the grandchildren and the great-grandchildren. His eyes would light up when the grandchildren brought their children for a visit in the Minnedosa Personal Care Home. Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 29 at the Minnedosa United Church with the Rev. Barb Jardine officiating. Pallbearers were six of Dick’s grandchildren, Justin and Clinton Brugger, Melinda Day, Lindy Sharp, Christopher Ruddell and Roxanne Jackson. If friends so desire, donations can be made to the Minnedosa Personal Care Home or the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice. White’s Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. Rest in Peace, Dad.

As published in Brandon Sun on Sep 21, 2013