Name: Memorial Gathering for Gary Howard Bugh
Start: 2016-01-06T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-07T01:00:00.000Z
Location: CLOSED-Rowley Funeral Home

Bugh, Gary “Gary B” Howard; age 75; of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at McLaren-Central Michigan. Gary was born on September 8, 1940 in Standish, Michigan the son of Howard George and Louise Clara (Haas) Bugh. On August 4, 1962, he was joined in marriage with Patty Jo Cox at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Saginaw, Michigan. Gary was a radio broadcaster, known as ‘“Gary B” to his many listeners, celebrating fifty years of broadcasting in 2009. He worked with WCEN for thirty four years and then with WPRJ since 1992. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mt. Pleasant, a Past President of the Mt. Pleasant JC’s, member of the Toastmasters, Easter Seals, Michigan Outdoor Writers Association and was active in the Republican Party. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, antique collecting and detailing, hunting and fishing and reading American History. He was a man of God and his passion was sharing Christ with others. Gary is survived by his wife, Patty Jo; a daughter, Heather; and a son, Shawn Richard; along with 16 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dale; and a sister-in-law, Julie Bugh. A Service Celebrating Gary’s Life will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 11 a.m. from Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Dana Hendershot officiating. A luncheon will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. Following the luncheon, interment will take place in Riverside Cemetery. Friends and family will gather on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rowley Funeral Home and again on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of the service at the church. Memorial contributions have been suggested to the Immanuel Lutheran Church Discretionary Fund that will be used to disperse funds to Gary’s many charities. Envelopes are available at the church and the funeral home. “Aloha Gary, we love you.” Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, the church or through www.rowleyfuneralhome.com ‘Honoring Traditions, Respecting Change’

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Published by Morning Sun from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2016.

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Scott Askegard

April 16, 2025

I used to listen to Gary B. on the local radio station in Mt. Pleasant while I was growing up in the late 60s and all the 70s. Gary used to go to the same church I and my Grandparents and parents went too. The old Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Pleasant, MI. I was an acolyte and eventually an Usher in the church. However, our Church had steps inside the church to get up to where the actual church was. No ramp inside. I helped Gary B. up the steps into the church many times during that time period that I was an usher. I was probably 14 or 15 years old at the time I will always remember when he spoke it was the deep voice I heard on my old transistor radio. Everyone knew and liked Gary B.
So sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,
Scott Askegard
New York

Gene Umlor

January 13, 2016

dear Patty
Gene and I were very surprised to receive news of your loss. Gary was a fine person and one Gene was very proud of and happy he was able to do great work with broadcasting. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Gene and Dorie Umlor

Don Schwartz

January 6, 2016

I always enjoyed our the visits of Sue and I to Mt. Pleasant and our visits with Gary and Patty. Gary was a good practical joker. We would often hide Halloween candy corn into each others suitcases and cars as a joke to find at a later date and then think about how long has that candy been there. We would never eat it.

Gary your humor will be missed. There were many good meals together also and Gary's table prayers were some of the best.

Sincerely,
Don Schwartz
Lived in Mount Pleasant 1974-1984

Colleen Campbell

January 6, 2016

Dear Patty:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of Gary.

He was a very special man, and I admired him greatly.

Angie Kisser

January 6, 2016

I had the joy to work in the ministry at WPRJ under the loving management of Gary B for five years. My two favorite times of the year were Praise Raiser and Celebration because that was when one truly saw Gary and Patty Jo's love for people and to passionately bring light into a dark world. With his desire and passion to share Christ as often as he could, I am sure he has been told "Well done my good and faithful servant" as he ran into the arms of God when he was called home.

Cameron Knowles

January 5, 2016

I worked with Gary at WCEN in 1988-89. He was a very nice man and a mentor. Sorry to hear of his loss, but very pleased to read about his great life and legacy.

Kirk Van Horn

January 5, 2016

Thank you .Gary for years of friendship and a true a Godly Mentor .I know you are Dansing and Praising God . Blessings Brother Kirk , Becky and Van Horn Family .we will Miss you dearly and can't wait to celebrate with you at the Lords table. Amen

Timothy Wright

January 5, 2016

Gary was a great encouragement to me. He was one of the first to give an opportunity to announce. It was a joy to work with him at WPRJ.He was always an encouragement, optimism, and initiative.

January 5, 2016

My mother always had WCEN playing and I fondly remember the Second Cup of Coffee program. He was a great man

Harry & Billie Plouff

January 5, 2016

Gary was a kind, dedicated Christian who touched so many lives! He and his bride Patty Jo were a remarkable couple~we always admired their special relationship & their faith. God's Blessings, Gary.

The Parkers

January 5, 2016

As neighbors to the Bugh's we have been blessed to witness the love for our Lord Jesus that pours out into all they have done. Gary and Patty Jo have been like adopted grandparents to our children. Gary will be truly missed but we know he is at home with Jesus now. Our prayers, hugs and love go out to Patty Jo!

Jan Phelps

January 5, 2016

I have fond memories of Gary as we worked together at WCEN. He was a tease but always kind and always a gentleman. He touched a lot of lives over the years in such a positive way. Certainly a life well-lived!

Rhonda Cairns.

January 5, 2016

I will always remember his voice saying "gooood morning the coffees perkin"! One of the recognizable and comforting voices of wcen. Radio is not the same today and it is sad. Did he host "swap shop" too? I was thinking he did. Now he is heavens dj. May he rest in peace until we all meet again.

Arthur kanne

January 4, 2016

Rest in peace Gary

January 4, 2016

rest in peace Gary

Larry Grabinski

January 4, 2016

AS a young lad growing up in Mount Pleasant hearing "The Coffee is Brewing and this is Gary B saying Gooooooooooood Morning" was the alarm clock of my life... usually followed by waiting to see if Mount Pleasant Schools were on the School Closing list. Later in my life I had the honor of getting to know Gary better as a fellow member of Immanuel Lutheran, and though my friendship with Heather and Shawn (I'll never forget that powder blue car with the three of us running around town). He became a mentor in what I thought would be a career in Broadcasting, and a mentor in life. Many great moments and memories... too many to share all of them. Gary I hope you are in the lords arms free of pain and struggle, dancing a jig and reading the morning news to heaven. My deepest condolences to Patty Jo, Heather, and Shawn - these are the days where the lord and your friends carry you so you leave no footprints in the sand. Blessings All...

Heather Hanley

January 4, 2016

It is daughter in law Julie Bugh

Jerry & Mary Lewis

January 4, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Patti, and your entire family.

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