Gilbert F. Buege

Gilbert F. Buege, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 16, 2011 at Oak Park Place. He was born December 29, 1921 the son of Fred and Alice (Way) Buege in Madison. Gilbert was a life long resident of Madison. He was united in marriage to Florence Marie Manson on July 14, 1945. Gilbert was employed with the UW Maintenance Dept. One of Gil's passions in life was bowling, and he was on numerous leagues starting in 1946, some of which included the St. James and Knights of Columbus leagues. He took great pride in owning and maintaining his cottage in the Pinelands of Lone Rock, where he spent much time with his young family, and also in retirement. He was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, the Loyal Order of Moose, Madison Elks Lodge #410, The International Order of Odd Fellows, and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his children; Michael (Sandra K.) Buege of McFarland, Nancy (Steven) Farmer of Sussex, and Randy (Ruth Hartman) Buege of Oregon; five grandchildren, Karen, Colleen, Margaret ""Peggie"", Thaddeus, and Nathan; eight great grandchildren, Bryan, Andrew, Ben, Louisa, Dillon, Drew, Logan, Alex, and Hunter. He is also further survived by his brothers David and Thomas, and nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, twin daughters; Maureen and Kathleen, a brother James, and sisters, Eleanor and Jean. A visitation will be held from 4 until 7 pm on Tuesday, April 19th at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Rd Madison, WI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 401 S. Owen Dr., Madison WI., with visitation from 11:30 am until the time of service at the church. The family would like to thank the staffs of Avalon, Oak Park Place, and HospiceCare for their loving and compassionate care. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to HospiceCare Inc. in Gil's name.

What we would give if we could say ""Hello Dad!"" or ""Hello Grandpa!"" in the same old way. To hear your voice, see your smile. To sit with you and chat a while. So those of you who have a father or grandfather---- cherish him with care. For you'll never know the heartache till you see his vacant chair. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a memory -----no one can ever fill. It breaks our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for a part of us went with you the day God called you home.