Albert Bruggemeyer

Albert Bruggemeyer

Naples, FL

Albert Bruggemeyer died on December 2, 2016 at his home in Aston Gardens. He would have been 90 next month. He is survived by his four daughters, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Georgia Bruggemeyer. Born in Chicago to Albert and Josephine Bruggemeyer, Al was the fourth of five children.

Al is survived by his four daughters: Janet (Andrew PhD) Wilson of Richmond, Virginia; Nancy (Peter) Gunder of Middleton, Wisconsin; Gail (Dr. Kevin) Collins of Naples; and Joanne Bruggemeyer of Naples; by his brother Roger and sister Loraine. He was predeceased by his brother Donald and sister Geraldine.

After serving in the Army Air Corps during WWII, Al earned both a BA and MBA from the University of Chicago graduating in 1952. Al and Georgia, having married in 1950, then moved to New York as Al started work for Standard Oil (now Exxon Mobil). He worked and lived in South America including Venezuela, Colombia and Argentina, before finally returning to the US permanently in 1970. Al retired from Exxon in 1979 as Senior Vice President and Director, Exxon Company International.

Al and Georgia lived in Darien, Connecticut before moving to Marco Island in 1979 and then to Naples where they lived in Wyndemere, Naples Bath and Tennis and Aston Gardens. After retiring from Exxon, Al worked as a financial advisor and served on the Collier County School Board for six years. Al was President of the Marco YMCA and served as a Trustee for Youth Haven. He was an active Rotarian, helped establish the Naples Philharmonic and served on the Board of the Naples Players. Al and Georgia loved to travel. They visited all of Europe, most of the Far East, Australia, New Zealand, and South and Central America.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Youth Haven, 5867 Whitaker Road, Naples, FL 34112, or the charity of your choice.

A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced.