DeWayne Bulgrin

DeWayne David Bulgrin, 45, passed away on December 19, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

DeWayne was born on February 18, 1978, at the Bremerton, Washington Naval Hospital, son of Belvin and Carol (Howell) Bulgrin. He grew up in Wausau, Wisconsin, and attended Wausau public schools, graduating from Wausau West High School in 1996. DeWayne was an Arborist and owner of Dee Tree Service. He had a great work ethic and was proud of his business. He was a mechanic at heart; he would take anything apart and fix it. He was a good man, always willing to help family, friends, and neighbors.

De resided in Rib Falls, WI with Katherine Siegel and together raised their children, Aaron, Hannah, Nicole, Livia, and Jayna. DeWayne's family was one of his proudest accomplishments.

He is survived by his parents, his siblings: Dana (William) Carter of Wausau, Charles (Pam) Nelson of California, and Sonya (Troy) Pewtress of Utah, nieces and nephews: Blake, Jaxon and Avaleigh Carter, Troy and Ryan Nelson, Joshua (Brittany) Pewtress and Kayla (Skylar) Limb, and aunts and uncles: Brenda (David) Mayek, and Belva (LeRoy) Tryba, Kenn, Gene, Glen, Gary, and David (Sue) Howell. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Leonard and Irma Bulgrin, Norris and Louise Howell, and aunts: Bernadyne (Donald) Rosenthal, and Bonnie (Keith) Hafermann. He will also be missed by many cousins, friends, neighbors, and clients.

A special thank you to the doctors, nurses, and caregivers that helped DeWayne and his family through this difficult time. Our deepest appreciation to them all.

A celebration of life will be held by the family in 2024. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions to the family for unforeseen expenses will be greatly appreciated, and can be sent to Katherine Siegel, 131412 Raven Falls Tr. Edgar, WI 54426.

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at MWCW.WS

De is our Christmas Angel, never to be forgotten.

A dear friend has written and dedicated a poem to DeWayne:

"The Lumberjack"

He walked through the world with his chin held high

With grit, determination, strength, and purpose in his stride

His hair and his beard shifted lazy in the breeze

The lumberjack stood just as tall as the trees

A pillar of a man, standing six foot four

With an inch or two added from the boots that he wore

He had hands like shovels, he was broad at the beam

He worked hard for his piece of the American Dream

The lumberjack worked his craft with care in the woods

Never felling trees in haste, or taking more than he should

Cultivating landscapes and culling out disease

He was friend to the animals, the birds, and the trees

He whistled as he worked in the sunlight and the breeze

With a babble in the brook and a rustling of leaves

The squirrels chipped hello every time he arrived

The forest loud with chatter, full of birdsong and life

Then came a day with a cold winter chill

When the saw went quiet, and the axe went still

The trees were all silent as they bid him farewell

The forest made no sound when the lumberjack fell

The world wasn't always kind; his life not black and white

But he lived with integrity, and fought for what was right

Helping others when he could, even when he was in need

Choosing love and generosity in a world filled with greed

His labor, words and deeds have left this world a better place

And who's to say if he still lives outside this time and space

The seeds he planted grow and thrive; his spirit surely soars

For the legend of the Lumberjack is in our hearts forevermore