Donald G. Bruggeman, age 80, of Annandale died Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2015 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church with Fr. David Super as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2015 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 35 Birch St. E., and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the church.

Donald Gene Bruggeman was born May 1, 1935 in Oklee, Minnesota to Herman and Deneige (Turgeon) Bruggeman. On August 25, 1956, Don was united in marriage to Marilyn LaCombe at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mentor, Minnesota. Don and Marilyn moved to Annandale in 1971 where they owned Quik Klean Laundromat in Annandale and Kimball until 1976.  In 1974, Don started Oak Realty in Annandale. He owned and operated Oak Realty until 2000, and retired in 2005. Don was an active member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church.  He was also a former member of the Annandale Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus and the Minnesota Board of Realtors.

Don is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marilyn of Annandale; his children and their families, Doug (Patti) of St. Cloud, Jim of Buffalo, Rebecca (Jeff) Harkman of Edina, and Steve (Kelly) of Annandale.  Grandchildren; Dan (fiancée Andrea), Laura, Meghan (fiancé Pete), Drew, Angela, Katherine, Brian, (fiancée Jessica) and Michael.  Two great grandchildren, Emma and Carter.   Two sisters, Eris Super of Mentor, Minnesota and JoAnn (Dick) Bott of Bellevue, Washington. Don is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert.

Don could often be found on his lawnmower, his yard was his passion and many enjoyed the fruits of his labor.

Don's eight grandchildren will serve as urnbearers.