Willard B. Brueggen Obituary
The memory of Willard B. Brueggen of Sparta, Wisconsin, who passed away on November 29, 2025 at the age of 95, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Herman Brueggen and Margaret Brueggen (Mlsna); his son Joseph; his siblings, Paul, Roger Brueggen, Sylverius Brueggen (Betty), Bernadine Klinkner (Leonard), Dolores Leis (George), Chuck Brueggen (Theresa), Harry Brueggen (Marie), Angie Dickman (Bob), Del Marie Hemmersbach (Arnold) and Philip Brueggen; and his brother-in-law Henry Geier.
He is survived by: his wife MaryAnn Hemmersbach of Mary's Ridge; his children, Jim Brueggen (Laura), Curt Brueggen (Sue), Rick Brueggen (Lori), Kristine Erickson (Randy), Gary Brueggen (Brianne) and Judy Biever (Brad); his grandchildren, Jared (Katie), Dan (Casey), Adam (Ally), Andy (Leah), Amber (Ethan), Angel (Devon), Mason, Matelynn, Maverick Brueggen, Rachel, Chloe Erickson, Dillon, Matthew and Grace Biever; his stepgrandchildren, Caitie Majewski (Tyler), Kristen Simons (Cody), Erin Kennedy (Mike) and Tim Ross (Toni); his great grandchildren, Beckett, Kiersten Brueggen, Ellie, Kaleah, Riley, Aria, Hudsen, Avery Brueggen, Watson, Duke Sebranek and Kendal Christopherson; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Natalie, Brodie, Fynlie Majewski, Cailey, Wyatt, Amelya Simons, Easton, Emmett, Charlotte, Callen Kennedy, Tigue, Torren, Tiernan and Titus Ross; his sister Florentine Geier; and his sisters-in-law, Madonna and Betty Brueggen.
Visitation was held on Monday, December 8th 2025 at 3:45 PM, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church (319 W Main St, Sparta, WI 54656). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Cemetery (26400 Co Hwy U, Cashton, WI 54619).
