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Gerald Bucksbarg Obituary
THREE OAKS - Gerald August Bucksbarg, age 84, passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on August 19, 1941, to Glenn and Alma (Busse) in Chicago, Illinois.
A celebration of life service for Gerald will take place on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church (5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, MI 49125) with a time to visit with the family taking place one hour prior to the service at church.
For a more lasting memory, donations in Gerald's name can be made out to either the Trinity Lutheran Church or Berrien County Cancer Services.
Arrangements entrusted to the Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St. New Buffalo, Michigan 49117.
Gerald is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Judith Bucksbarg; children, John Bucksburg, Matthew Bucksbarg, Susan (Harold) Luhrsen, Lynn (Todd) Bicker, Jenny Bucksbarg, Megan Bucksbarg, Jodie Bucksbrag; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Andrew James Bucksbarg.
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