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Gerald “Jerry”
Bruggeman
Gerald “Jerry” Bruggeman, 81 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on
Saturday, September 16, 2017 at The Brethren Retirement Community in
Greenville, Ohio.
Jerry was born August 6, 1936 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late Aloys
and Elizabeth (Miller) Bruggeman.
In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his son,
Ronald Bruggeman, his sisters, Rita, Marie, Dorothy, and Julie; and a
brother, Alex.
Jerry was a 1954 graduate of Marion Local High School. He was a member
of the Greenville Eagles Club and the Greenville Knights of Columbus.
Jerry enjoyed throwing ball with his grandkids and playing with his
dog. Jerry and his wife, Pat bowled for many years together on the
Knights of Columbus mixed doubles team.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia (Frantz) Bruggeman
of Greenville, whom he married on June 29, 1957; his son and
daughter-in-law, John (Tommie) Bruggeman of Celina; his daughters and
son-in-law, Kathy Kiser of Greenville, and Vicki (Dan) Longfellow of
New Madison; his grandchildren, Kevin Bruggeman, Kate Wright, Bill
Kiser, Myra Cattell, Ben Longfellow, and Eric Longfellow; 17 great
grandchildren; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Irene (Norman) Stueve
of Minster, and Barb (Dennis) Link of Maria Stein; a brother and
sister-in-law, Art (Charlotte) Bruggeman of Maria Stein;
brother-in-law, Ivo Link of St. Henry; and several nieces and nephews.
Family and Friends may visit on Friday, September 22, 2017 from 10:00
AM until 11:00 AM at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.
A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM
following the visitation at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home with Rev. Eric
Fee officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to State of the
Heart Care, 1350 North Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
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