Dr. Anthony "Tony" Bube
A retired U.S. Marine and beloved educator and deacon. Dr. Bube passed away peacefully at home in Orange, California on August 15, 2021, at the age of 98.
- He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a Master Gunnery Sergeant (E9) after distinguished service in both World War II and the Korean War.
- After his military career, he earned a PhD from USC, became a teacher and principal, and later served as a deacon for over 30 years.
- He was known for his deep faith, love of education, and commitment to children and families. Even in his 90s, he continued to volunteer and learn Hebrew at age 96.
- He is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and siblings.
Anthony A Bube (Tony), 98, of Orange, CA passed peacefully at home on Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Dr. Bube was born on October 14, 1922, in Athens, Wisconsin. He attended St. Anthony's Catholic School for grades one through eighth. Dr. Bube did not continue on to complete high school, but instead worked as a dairy farmer until the age of nineteen.
Dr. Bube enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on April 21, 1942, ultimately retiring on July 1, 1964 as a Master Gunnery Sargent, E9. During this time, Dr. Bube served sixteen months in the Pacific during World War II. Dr. Bube spent another ten months serving in Korea.
Dr. Bube met his bride, Marion Catherine Creecy, after mass one Sunday, with help from one of the ushers. He asked if the usher knew any nice Catholic girls, just as Marion walked out of mass. They married at the noon mass on Sunday, October 17th, 1943, and thus began a partnership of love and faith and support that lasted 57 years until Marion passed away in 2000. They were both heavily involved in education, and it was apparent in so many relationships they formed with the many people they met throughout their lives. Tony and Marion raised five children and while with the Marines, they were always on the move encountering many adventures along the way. Dr. Bube influenced so many people in education, faith, family and with his love of life.
Dr.and Mrs. Anthony Bube
Dr. Bube was the epitome of a life-long learner as he finished his high school diploma with the Marines. In the year 1954, Dr. Bube began night school, graduating with a Bachelor's of Arts in History and Political Science in 1965. Further Dr. Bube obtained a Master's of Art in System Analysis in 1968. Lastly, he graduated with his Ph'd in Instruct Tech/ School Administration in 1974. Dr. Bube loved his time in elementary education, writing a daily column for grade-school parents and publishing his columns for future parents once he retired. He taught and mentored many future teachers at Chapman University in Orange, CA. He used to joke that all he did was retire from making money, spending 4-5 days a week volunteering in the classroom that included sharing his faith with children and many families at his Catholic Church. Dr. Bube became a deacon for the Diocese of Orange, where he served the parish for many years. His work as a Deacon and desire to continue learning more about his faith inspired him to learn Hebrew at the age of 96.
Colleges & Universities attended:
- Santa Ana College
- University of Hawaii
- University of South Carolina
- California State University Fullerton
- Chapman University
- University of Southern California
Dr. Bube retired as a Public School Educator (teacher, principal & supervisor) in 1986. He has devotedly served as a Parochial School Volunteer for the past 24 years.
No memorial of Dr. Bube would be complete without mention of his (and Marion's) love of fishing. Their annual trek to fish each August was stopped only by a worldwide pandemic. His love of fishing was joyfully handed down to his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Dr. Bube was preceded in death by, son Michael, brothers Peter, and Ronald and sisters Edna, Ursula, Dorothy and Agnes.
He is survived by son Terrence (Joyce) daughter Cecelia (Peter) daughter Mary (Tim) son John (Becky), and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters Marie (Pat) Seubert, Peggy Burgess and his brother Bodo, also called Butch (Connie).
