The Wenatchee World | Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Richard ‘Dick’ Bruggman US Army 1957 – 1959
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ick graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1957. Upon graduation he enlisted in the Army. He was placed into the Signal Corps and then transferred into cryptoanalysis. After completing his two years of services, he served four years in the Reserves.
Dick began work after his service with the U.S. Forest service, then a transition to Wells and Wade Hardware for 25 years. Dick then worked for American Silicon Technologies in Rock Island until his retirement. Dick was raised in a family of 8 by a single mom whom immigrated from Europe. Family means everything to him as well as his country. He has been happily married for 57 years, raising two boys. He loves fishing, hunting, and playing cards. Thanks Dad for your service.
Dick’s story was proudly submitted by his son Matt supported by Plumb Perfect.
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