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John Brugger Obituary
98 of Springfield, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on April 10, 1923, to Frank and Charlotte (Steinbrunner) Brugger. He
retired from Navistar in 1983
after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of
Columbus #624, Flying Dutch and St. Vincent de Paul. Jack was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his five children and spouses, Carol (Mike) Riley, Anne (Martin) Porter, David (Deborah) Brugger, Philip (Amy) Brugger and Sue (Dan) Wilber; 11 grandchildren, Melissa Riley (Mark)
Stephenson, Jennifer (Aaron) Zofkie, Seth (Lindsay Girard) Porter, Jessica (Panos) Kourliouros, Justin (Renee) Brugger, Sean (Jessica) Brugger, Rachael (Brent) Dupree, Zach Brugger, Amanda Wilber, Danielle (Jon) Tobergte and Cory (Shay
Thomas) Wilber; 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; two brothers, Carl and Francis and two sisters, Dorothy Trempe and Mary Hoying. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior in the church. Burial will be in
Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St.
Joseph Church or St. Vincent de Paul Society. Arrangements by CONROY FUNERAL HOME.
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Dave and Kim Marshall
August 10, 2021
So sorry to learn of your loss. Condolences.
Mel and Tom Girard
August 8, 2021
So sorry to hear of your loss. We´re so happy to have met him at Lindsay and Seth´s wedding party and so glad that he got to see Bower recently. All our love to you and your family.
Kathy Luallen (Ogg)
August 8, 2021
Sue I am so very sorry for your loss, lots of prayers for you and your family.
Richelle Chaney
August 8, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you during this difficult time
Kathy Cullen
August 7, 2021
So very sorry for your loss Sue, Dan, and family.
Amanda
August 7, 2021
I will miss Grandpa Jack . Love you grandpa Jack
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