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Donna L. Brugger
1936 - 2025
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1936
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2025
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Donna Brugger Obituary
February 19, 1936 - October 28, 2025
Donna L. Brugger, age 89, of Fennimore, WI, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg on October 28, 2025. Donna was born on February 19, 1936, in Platteville, WI, to Frankie and Verna (Wehnke) Shepard. On November 30, 1957, she married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Brugger.
Donna is survived by her sons, Brad (Pam) Brugger of Oregon, Bret Brugger of Green Bay, Brian (Becky) Brugger of Verona, and Bobby (Shelley) Brugger of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; grandchildren, Christina (Tyler), Megan (Gabe), Wade (Shelbie), Jakob, Alyssa, Alexis, and Luke; great-grandchildren, Calvin and Natalia; and her sister, Karen Shepard. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Frankie and Verna; husband, Bob on February 21, 2015; and two sisters, Norma Shepard and Sandie (Anson) Sheldon.
A celebration of Donna's life will be held at Larson Funeral Home in Fennimore on November 29, 2025, at 1 p.m., with private burial to follow at Hillside Cemetery in Platteville. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at Agrace Hospice for their exceptional care and compassion.
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My condolences to Brian and the entire Brugger family on the loss of your Mother.
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