Gregory's obituary
Gregory Bruggeman, 69, of Newcastle, Wy passed away on September 04, 2022, after a courageous battle with Dementia.
Gregory was born on March 5, 1953 to Dale and Muriel Bruggeman in Crookston, MN. After graduating from South High in Mandan, ND he went on to join the US Marine Corp. Greg met Debbie and had two children, Shane (1971) and Jennifer Kay (1975). After his military completion in 1976, he went on to Newcastle, WY. In 1978, he met Donna Schaeffer, and gained two stepchildren, Jason and Jennifer Lynn. They had a daughter Alicia born in 1987. After retiring in 2014 he spent his time working around his home until his time at Fort Meade.
Gregory was predeceased in death by his parents Dale and Muriel, Life partner of 30+ years, Donna, Sister in-law Cathy (Keith) Bruggeman, Brother in-law Dan (Jacki) Duncan and long-life friends Nancy and Kid Bell. He is survived by his children, Shane of Moorehead, MN; Jason (Kim) Jenkins of Newcastle, WY; Jennifer K (Doug) Hayworth of Great Falls, MT; Jennifer L (Ryan) Johnson of Newcastle, WY and Alicia (Travis) Hintz of Shawnee, OK. Siblings Keith (Cathy), Jackie (Dan), Jeff (Cheryl), Terry (Karen), Kathi (Mark) and Steven all of North Dakota/Minnesota, many grandchildren and great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews
A rite of burial will be held on Sept 30th, 2022, at 4pm at the Greenwood Cemetery Newcastle, WY. A celebration of life will follow at the VFW Post 2516 in Newcastle, WY.
Black Hills Funeral Home is in charge of cremation. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Fort Meade VA Hospital c/o Gregory Lee Bruggeman.