Obituary for Gregory A. Bugni
Gregory A. Bugni “BUGS”, 76, of Montreal, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital after a courageous 5 month battle with cancer.
Greg was born on March 23, 1947 to Anthony and Mary (Reader) Bugni in Milwaukee. He was a graduate of J.E. Murphy High School, class of 1965. He proudly served his county in the US Air Force for 12.5 years (1966-1978) and was a Vietnam Veteran. Greg flew all over the world on C-130’s. He served as a crew chief on 38th, 47th, 48th Troop Carrier Squadrons and at Frobes Air base (66’ - 70’). Member of the Mercer VFW post# 9536 for 25 years. On June 26, 1982 he was united in marriage with Barbara Peterson in Rochester, Minnesota.
Greg was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hurley. He enjoyed fishing, especially musky fishing, hunting, and collecting guns. He was a great story teller- famous lines being “where are you from? & you got time for one more?”. Greg was also an avid sports fan rooting for the Badgers, Packers and the Chicago Cubs. He never turned down a chance to “wheel and deal”, watch movies, & play a game of Scrabble.
He will be missed by his wife of 41yrs Barb; children, Mark (LeAnn) Bugni of Eagan, MN, Jenny (Jason) Hollenbach of Superior, WI and Samantha Bugni of Superior, WI; sister Patricia (Jerry) Rossman of Rochester, MN; grandchildren, Antonio and Marco Bugni, Aidan Bugni, Paige and Brock Buccanero. Greg is further survived by sister-in-law Bonnie (James) Hanson, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Mary; brother Dennis and sister, Mary Pat.
Per Greg’s wishes no formal funeral services are taking place. The family will be planning a gathering at a later date.
Greg was born on March 23, 1947 to Anthony and Mary (Reader) Bugni in Milwaukee. He was a graduate of J.E. Murphy High School, class of 1965. He proudly served his county in the US Air Force for 12.5 years (1966-1978) and was a Vietnam Veteran. Greg flew all over the world on C-130’s. He served as a crew chief on 38th, 47th, 48th Troop Carrier Squadrons and at Frobes Air base (66’ - 70’). Member of the Mercer VFW post# 9536 for 25 years. On June 26, 1982 he was united in marriage with Barbara Peterson in Rochester, Minnesota.
Greg was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hurley. He enjoyed fishing, especially musky fishing, hunting, and collecting guns. He was a great story teller- famous lines being “where are you from? & you got time for one more?”. Greg was also an avid sports fan rooting for the Badgers, Packers and the Chicago Cubs. He never turned down a chance to “wheel and deal”, watch movies, & play a game of Scrabble.
He will be missed by his wife of 41yrs Barb; children, Mark (LeAnn) Bugni of Eagan, MN, Jenny (Jason) Hollenbach of Superior, WI and Samantha Bugni of Superior, WI; sister Patricia (Jerry) Rossman of Rochester, MN; grandchildren, Antonio and Marco Bugni, Aidan Bugni, Paige and Brock Buccanero. Greg is further survived by sister-in-law Bonnie (James) Hanson, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Mary; brother Dennis and sister, Mary Pat.
Per Greg’s wishes no formal funeral services are taking place. The family will be planning a gathering at a later date.