David Robert Brugge's Obituary
David Robert Brugge, 64, was taken to be with his Lord and Savior last Friday on September 20, 2019. A life-long Memphian, and 4th generation member of Trinity Lutheran Church, he dedicated his life serving his Church and community.He was known by his loved ones for his wit, charm, generosity, mischief, and above all else his abundance of creativity. He was a “Jack of all trades, Master of All”… and then some.David was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Lorraine Brugge and is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marguerite; daughters, Elizabeth (William) Neilson, and Anna Brugge; granddaughter, Marguerite Neilson; sister, Arden (Jim) Korn; mother and father-in-law, Richard and Kazue Rush; brother-in-laws, Richard (Beth) Rush, Jr. and Ben (Li An) Rush; and sister-in-law, Carol (Jeffrey) Winnette and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.Visitation will take place on Wednesday, September 25th from 6 pm to 7 pm, followed by a memorial service at Trinity Lutheran Church, 210 Washington Ave. Memphis, TN 38103. He will be laid to rest at the family cemetery at Big Barren Church in Van Buren, MO. at a later date.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church Renovation Fund.Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930. “A Fitting Farewell for Everyone”.
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