1922 ~ 2004
VENICE, UT -<! >
Our dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend to all that knew him; passed away December 25, 2004, in Richfield.
He was born December 11, 1922, in Venice, Utah, to George and Myrl Buchanan Brugger. He married Julia Smith on December 23, 1942. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple in March of 1943.
Raphael served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. He returned home and began doing what he loved most, farming and ranching. He excelled at this. In 1954 he was named IFA farmer of the year. He was one of the founding members of the Sevier County Jeep Posse and was involved in many rescues. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Sevier Valley Post #5050 VFW. Raphael was an active member of the LDS church. He and Hyrum Luke served as home teaching partners for many years.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Julia of 62 years; children, Geoffrey Brugger; Julie Lynne (Joe) Martinez; Bill (Becki) Brugger; Kristine (Howard) Marcroft; Michael (Christy) Brugger; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grand children; brother, Archie (Doreen) Brugger; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sherrie Walton and Gwen Carr; and grandson, Phillip Martinez.
As you read this, Raphael is tossing sticks for his beloved dog Albert. <! >
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. in the Venice LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary on Monday evening 6 to 8 p.m. and at the ward chapel on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Venice Cemetery with Military Rites by the Sevier Valley Post #5050. Funeral Director: Neal S. Magleby & Sons Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Gunnison.