George Brugger

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[George Brugger, age 70 lifelong resident of the Ridgway area died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in the Ridgway Manor Nursing, after an extended illness.

George was born on Nov. 3, 1940, on the family farm south of Ridgway to the late George and Pauline (Schoney) Brugger.

George was a lifelong member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ridgway. George worked on the farm until his parents retired then worked at the Seed Company for many years before retiring. In his younger years he loved to farm and fish and really loved sports, especially playing basketball. In his later years his love was visiting uptown each day with his friends. George was a very kind and compassionate person who was a good brother, uncle and friend. He will be missed.

George is survived by three brothers, Richard Brugger of Shawneetown, Kenny Brugger of Ridgway and Steve (Annette) Brugger of Ridgway; and eight nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents along with two brothers, Michael, Donald and Charles Brugger.

Visitation for George will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011, at the Cox & Son Funeral Home in Ridgway where the prayer service will be said at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ridgway with Fr. Steven Beatty celebrating mass. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery.

You may leave a note of comfort to the family at www.coxandson.com.