Dr. James A. Bougie Jr.

Dr. James A. Bougie, Jr., 91, of Erie passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was born in Erie on September 23, 1932 a son of the late, Dr. James A. Bougie Sr. and Lois (Renz) Bougie.
Jim graduated in 1950 from Cathedral Preparatory School. He received his bachelor's degree at Georgetown University College of Arts and Science and earned his doctorate at Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1957. He was a life member of American Dental Association and Erie County Dental Association where he served as president from 1974-75. He also served as president of the Ninth District Dental Association. He was a fellow of the American College of Dentists and retired from the practice of Dentistry in 1995. Jim also served in the U.S. Navy and retired in 1992 as a Commander in the US Navy Reserves. He was a member of Erie Rotary Club. Jim also served on the board of St. Mary's Home past president and was the Dental Administrator of St. Paul's Free Neighborhood Clinic. He enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, and his weekly dinners with Fr. Mike Ferrick.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Alice Gensheimer, and nephew, Richard Gensheimer, Jr.
He is survived by his nieces, Ann Wilkes (John Gennaro), Amy Patsy, and Marcia Gensheimer, and good friend, Dennis Crossmire. Many great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.
Friends are invited to the Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 10am at St. Peter's Cathedral. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors. The Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is handling the services. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul's Free Clinic 1608 Walnut St. Erie, PA 16502.