Lawrence Brugger Sr.

1930 - 2015

SPRINGFIELD – Lawrence (Larry) Richard Brugger, Sr., 84, of Urbana, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield, Ohio, on October 14, 1930, the son of William and Marie (Hiller) Brugger. Larry was a 1948 graduate of Catholic Central High School and dedicated his life to his faith, family and friends. He married Anne O'Brien on January 17, 1953. Together they raised six children. He retired after more than fifty years in the plumbing trade, working in Springfield. A devout Roman Catholic, Larry was a member of St. Margaret Mary Traditional Roman Catholic Chapel, Urbana. His daily recitation of the Holy Rosary exemplified his love for God and special devotion to the Sacred Heart. Larry is survived by his six children and their spouses, Lawrence (Elisia) Brugger, Jr., of Springfield, Geri (Mark) Lorensen, Kerry (Kathy) Brugger, Anna Marie (Larry) Chamberlain, Thomas (Julie) Brugger, Valeria (Steve) Upchurch, all of Urbana, and special cousin Kathleen (Tim) Shannon, along with 34 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Additionally, Larry is survived by a number of cousins along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Anne, in 2012, five infant children, Raymond William, Catherine Marie, Stephen Vincent, Mary and Joseph and his brother Robert. A visitation with family and friends will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at CONROY FUNERAL HOME, Springfield, Ohio, with recitation of the Rosary at noon with the Rev. Fr. James Thielen officiating. Burial will be held immediately following in St. Bernard Cemetery. A Requiem Mass will be offered at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations/Mass requests may be made in Larry's memory to St. Margaret Mary Chapel, 1000 Scioto St., Urbana, OH 43078, or VITAS Hospice, 3055 Lettering Blvd., Suite 400, Moraine, OH 45439.