Mildred Buggert

Mildred “Millie” Beatrice Buggert, 97, of Grantsburg, WI passed away peacefully on January 24, 2018 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg, WI. Mildred was born on December 6, 1920 in Grantsburg to parents, Grover Cleveland and Pearle Georgetta (Fassett) Daniel. Mildred graduated from Grantsburg High School and went on to attend some college, completing a course in writing. She married Raymond W. Buggert, Sr. on October 20, 1942 in St. Paul, MN. Mildred was a wonderful homemaker for her family. She wrote for the Burnett County Sentinel and Inter County Leader for several years, writing the weekly Webster news. Mildred was very active in the community. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the United Methodist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed writing for children and volunteering at the Webster Library. She was always interested in history and volunteered for the Burnett County Historical Society as well as the Webster History Museum. Over the years, she occupied many leadership roles including President of the United Methodist Women and Secretary for the church. Millie loved to garden. She enjoyed nature, music, and dancing. Above all, she cherished spending time with her grandchildren. She was a thoughtful and caring person who communicated regularly with her many relatives. Mildred is survived by her children, Florence Buggert, Raymond Buggert, Jr., Jerrold (Deva) Buggert; grandchildren, Pamela (Bryan) Day, William Buggert, Sean (Daun) Fox, Matthew Buggert; great grandchildren, Thomas Day, Timothy Day, Jordan Buggert, Avery Buggert, Keaton Fox, Finnick Fox; many nieces, nephews, and other loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; granddaughter in infancy, Jodi Rae Buggert; siblings, Minerva Drohman, Emily Randolph, Orville Daniel, and Louis Daniel. A celebration honoring Mildred's life will be held Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11:00 AM) at the Central United Methodist Church in Grantsburg, WI. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com