Albert "Bud" Biegler

Albert "Bud" Biegler, age 94, of Bison, SD, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the Sturgis Regional Senior Care Center in Sturgis, SD.

   A graveside service was held  Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Bison Cemetery in Bison, SD with Fr. Arnie Kari officiating.

   Albert J. (Bud) Biegler, age 94, passed away at the Sturgis Senior Care Center on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from declining health.  He was born on January 21, 1926 to Jack and Brigetta (Sander) Biegler at Bison, SD. Bud was one of 4 children and attended country school and Bison High School.

   Bud spent most of his life on the ranch at Bison, SD.  His priority was working on the ranch and providing for his family.  Bud was drafted to serve his country in WWII and before he got to his destination the war ended and he was sent home. On August 5, 1950 he married Anna Marie Deibert at the St. James Catholic Church in Drew, SD.  They had 2 daughters, Judy and Debbie.  Bud and Anna Marie enjoyed dancing at Bison, Maurine, Opal and many area communities every Saturday night. They both bowled on a couple’s league and Bud bowled on a men’s league in Bison.  They were members of the St. James Catholic Church in Drew until its closing.  They took some memorable trips visiting relatives in Arizona, Oregon, and Alaska.

Bud is survived by his daughters, Judy (Cliff) Matt, Red Owl, SD and Debbie Biegler (Brian Keffeler) Whitewood, SD; numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.

Bud was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Marie Biegler, parents Jack and Brigetta Biegler, sisters Gladys (Don) Beattie; Marie (Willard) Pummel and brother, Robert Biegler.

Memorials have been established for the Bison Ambulance and the Rural Meade Ambulance Services.

Condolences may be sent through our website at www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.com.