Bonnie Wuger
January 2, 1931 ~ May 16, 2023
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Lavina M. Wuger, known by her friends as Bonnie, passed away at Faulkton Senior Living.
No services will be held. The burial will take place in the Faulkton Cemetery.
Lavina Mardeen Vogeler was born in Faulkton, SD on January 2, 1931, to John and Erma (Border) Vogeler. She was the 13th of 16 children. Bonnie attended a rural country school near their farm. She worked on the family farm until she was united in marriage to Charles Wuger on January 8, 1949.
Bonnie and Charlie made their home in Faulkton where she worked for Northwestern Public Service Company until she retired. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She also liked participating in community events and helping wherever she could. They owned and operated a ceramic shop where she taught classes in ceramics and painting.
Bonnie was a member of the United Methodist Church and loved her church. She served on the city council, was a member of the Historical Society, and a very active member of the local 4-H programs. She judged local and state art fairs and 4-H Achievement Days.
Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Bruce) Young of Horace, ND; daughter-in-law, Jane of Mexico MO; four grandchildren: Ryan of Newport News, VA, Darcy (Mike) Kasprick of Fargo, ND, Lynn (Eric) Rasmussen of Olathe, KS, and Daniel (Kim) of Mexico, MO; six great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charlie; son, Guy; eight sisters and seven brothers.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Bonnie’s arrangements.
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Brian worked at Northwestern with Bonnie for many years. She was a wonderful lady! Sending thoughts & prayers to Bonnie's family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bonnie's surviving family members. Bonnie and Charlie were our daughter Kerri's Godparents. We spent one night a week at Bonnie's ceramic shop for a number of years. when our kids were young. Dementia took away the Bonnie we knew and loved. She is in a better place now. R.I.P. Bonnie.
I am so sorry to hear about Bonnie. I always enjoyed spending my Tues and Wed nights with her and Charlie every week when I was growing up and her teaching me so many things! She was a wonderful woman and always helped so much! Prayers to all the family!
Sorry to hear about Bonnie.Her husband Charlie and Bonnie were good friends of ours and we had good times together.She was a very talented lady and I spent much time there doing ceramics and paintings.She was a very good teacher and I enjoyed working with her.Our prayers and thoughts are with the family .Gods blessings.
We lived to the small house south of Bonnie and Charlie for a number of years. They invited us into their lives and always invited us for home made ice cream on the back deck. They didn't seem to mind some little runny nose kids hanging out in their yard. I have wonderful memories of them both. God bless and may they always be at your shoulder.
Patty (Pfeifer) Holm
Bonnie was such a loving and caring person. We spent many hours at the ceramic shop with my children and my 4-H club! She was so patient and helpful to the people there. I remember working the Ceramic booth with her during the Craft Show during pheasant opener! We were so busy having fun that the day went so fast, boy were we beat at the end of the day! Fabulous memories with Bonnie she was Awesome!
I so enjoyed being Bonnie's art class. If I had a problem, she knew how to correct. She was a good friend. My deepest sympathy to her family. RIP Bonnie.
Aunt Bonnie was a lot of fun to be with. I miss her! She loved her nieces and nephews and was always interested and concerned about us. Loved her so much!
Bonnie may have left this world but she did leave her mark in so many ways. Although she was very involved with the community, I got to know her through the arts council and all she did when she was a member of that organization. She started the Hats Off to the Artists Art Show, which lasted for over 25 years and I so appreciate all she did. She was a "go-getter" and I wish we had more of those today. Condolences to the family.
I was lucky to have met Bonnie while judging at the State Fair. She would always stay at my house. “I am less because she is no more, but I am more because she was part of my life Rest in peace friend.
Bonnie was always happy and friendly. I was fortunate to be in 4H crafts with her where I did some leather work. Whenever I came back for the 4th of July parade or a high school reunion, I would stop and visit. A wonderful lady. My condolences to Nancy and Bruce.
The main thoughts of Auntie Bonnie that will live on in our memories and hearts are her: Giggle, energy, leadership, willingness to help, and the amount of butter she put on our sandwiches when she was here. Nancy and family, we remember her with tears and smiles. Nancy, we are so happy you have her giggle♥️