Elmer O. Bugger

1954 - 2017

Elmer Bugger

Elmer O. Bugger, age 63, of Troy, Ill., born September 7, 1954 in Belleville, Ill., died December 23, 2017 at Evelyn's Hospice House, Creve Coeur, Mo., following a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer.

Elmer grew up in O'Fallon. He was an agent for Prudential for many years, and had recently retired. His strong work ethic and genuine concern earned him great respect and admiration by his clients.

Elmer was a fan of Cardinals baseball and a local sports enthusiast. He enjoyed traveling with his beloved wife and supporting his daughters' endeavors by attending all their extra-curricular activities. He valued his family and friendships and taught by example, living honestly and fairly. Most recently, he was privileged to meet and hold his tiny new grandson, Aiden.

Elmer was preceded in death by his father, Omar Bugger; mother, Lorine Bugger Tonnies, nee Niehaus; step-father, Paul Tonnies; sisters, Luella Hollenkamp and Shirley (Lloyd) Roberson; and parents-in-law Otto and Helen Arentsen.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia A. Bugger, of Troy; daughters, Emily (Corey) Hahn of Wildwood, Mo., and Allison (Derek) Hamilton of Urbana, Ill.; grandson, Aiden Hahn; brother, Edward (Judy) Bugger of O'Fallon; brothers-in-law, Dennis Hollenkamp of Carlyle, Jim (Bonnie) Arentsen, Mike (Deb) Arentsen, Tom (Tammy) Arentsen, all of Trenton, and Brian (Melodi) Arentsen of Carlyle; as well as nieces and nephews, Marcie, Eric, Joni, Lisa, Kurt, David, Carrie, Maggie, Kyle, Shawn, Cory, Hannah, and Noah.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition (www.foster-adopt.org), Evelyn's House/BJC Hospice (www.bjchospice.org) or to St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Condolences may be shared at www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Visitation: The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2017 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O'Fallon, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 625 St. Nicholas Dr., O'Fallon.

Funeral: Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the church, with Msgr. William J. Hitpas presiding.

WOLFERSBERGER FUNERAL HOME, O'Fallon, IL.