Merlin A. Brugger Obituary

The passing of Merlin A. Brugger of Winside, Nebraska occurred on October 18, 2026. Merlin, born on May 17, 1944, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Olga Enola (Nielsen) and James Waldon Brugger; his granddaughter Therese Brugger; his parents-in-law, Walter and Lena Rethwisch; his siblings, Gerald Brugger and Lorna Loberg (Ray); Dorothy Ann Jenkins (Ray), Jeanette Nielsen, Gene Rethwisch (Virginia) and Merton Jones.

He is survived by: his wife Connie Rethwisch; his children, Mary Beth, Stacy Mau of Bayard, Mark, Sheila Brugger of York, Ann and Thomas Nun of Gretna; his siblings, Jeanne Lindsay (Larry) of Wayne and Harlan Brugger (Carol) of Winside; and his sister-in-law Charlene Jones of Wayne. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 7:00 PM.

Memorials may be directed to the Brugger family for later designation.