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BRUGGER, Robert E. 77, of Springfield, died August 22, 2012 in his residence. He was born May 18, 1935 in Springfield, OH to William and Marie E. (Hiller) Brugger. Bob retired in 1985 from as a lieutenant with the Springfield Fire Division after 25 years of service. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. Survivors include four children, Dawn (Danny) Wells, Robert E. Brugger II, Eric (Kathy) Brugger, Springfield and Amy (Tim) Harlow, Enon, OH; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a brother, Larry Brugger, Urbana; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce A. Brugger in 2001 and his second wife, Marilyn Graham-Brugger in 2011. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the CONROY FUNERAL HOME with a Fireman's Service at 3:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. A luncheon reception for family and friends will be held at St. Joseph Parish Center immediately following the committal at the cemetery.
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Jerry Krieg
September 9, 2012
Dawn, Robbie, Eric and Amy. I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you all as you cope with this loss. We love you all and know that mom and dad and bob and joyce are once again playing cards and having dinner with each other in heaven..
Angela Routzahn Runyan
August 29, 2012
So sorry to hear about Bob,he was truly a wonderful person. Bob was so much fun to be around. Hope they have lots of coffee for you in heaven Bob.
Faith Vest
August 27, 2012
Dear Brugger Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your dad passing! I so enjoyed working with him. I am glad that he was able to return home once more before he passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jenny Lehman Buckner
August 26, 2012
My sincerest sympathies to all of the Bruggers for the loss of your wonderful Dad! I have to believe that now he is with Joyce and my parents, Gerald & Sherrie Lehman, and they now can be on a "Forever" vacation in PARADISE together. We all have our wonderful memories of our wonderful parents! Love you all,
August 26, 2012
dawn and family, were sorry for your loss. Will keep you in and thoughts and prayers. Catherine Burba, Vicky Burba Johnson, and Connie Burba.
August 25, 2012
Sorry for your loss. You had a wonderful Dad. Don and I always enjoyed visiting. Love and Prayers. Norma Murray
LEE ANN LOPEZ
August 25, 2012
Rob and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for you and God will see you through it.
Jerry Kohl
August 25, 2012
Dawn,Danny,and Family I'm so sorry to here of your personal loss.My deepest sympathies.May God bless.
Linda Jordan
August 25, 2012
Dear Brugger Family,
I am sorry to hear about Bob. The only comfort I have is that he is on a beach somewhere in heaven, and I am sure catching flack from Joyce for taking so long to get to her....but I am sure they are happy and at peace now, they are once again united and healthy again
I will miss you Bob, you left you mark on this world. You also left kindness wherever you went.
Thank you for your service to your country and to you community.
You were a dedicated husband, father, grand father, and great grand father, a service man, and community leader.
God Bless you Bob,
Love you so much...
Norma Bradley
August 25, 2012
Bob was a great guy & always full of humor. He will be greatly missed. The family has my deepest sympathy. Sorry for your loss.
Ed Willeman
August 24, 2012
Bob and I worked together for more k years than I can remember. Sorry for your loss. and "Boys" please keep up the tradition. Ed and Debbie
Cindy Sullivan
August 24, 2012
Lots of great memories visiting with Bob and Aunt Marilyn and the whole family! Steve and I will miss him greatly!
Donna Jean Evans
August 24, 2012
To all of the Brugger family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful, funny and just nice to be around. He was a superior in firefighters, excellent father, outgoing grandfather, grateful great grandfather and just a blessing for all. You are not suffering anymore but you will be missed much. God Bless you all. Now he can watch over all of his family and be proud. R.I.P. Robert Brugger.
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