Gerald August Bucksbarg, age 84, passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on August 19, 1941, to Glenn and Alma (Busse) in Chicago, Illinois.
A celebration of life service for Gerald will take place on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church (5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, MI 49125) with a time to visit with the family taking place one hour prior to the service at church. For a more lasting memory, donations in Gerald’s name can be made out to either the Trinity Lutheran Church or Berrien County Cancer Services. Arrangements entrusted to the Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St. New Buffalo, Michigan 49117.
Gerald is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Judith Bucksbarg; children, John Bucksbarg, Matthew Bucksbarg, Susan (Harold) Luhrsen, Lynn (Todd) Bicker, Jenny Bucksbarg, Megan Bucksbarg, Jodie Bucksbarg; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Andrew James Bucksbarg.
Service Details
Visitation
When
November 25th, 2025 10:00am – 11:00am
Where
Trinity Lutheran Church – Sawyer
Address
5791 Sawyer Rd.
Sawyer, MI 49125
Service
When
November 25th, 2025 11:00am
Where
Trinity Lutheran Church – Sawyer
Address
5791 Sawyer Rd.
Sawyer , MI 49125
Posted On: Monday, November 24, 2025 3:45 PM
