Jeffrey H. Wigen, 68, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, March 26th, 2022. He was born April 4th, 1953, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late Howard and Elaine Wigen. On November 19, 1971, he married his high school sweetheart, Kathy Wigen at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Reifs Mills, Wisconsin. Jeff was President, Co-owner of George’s Coin & Vending Service for 35 years. Kathy and Jeff were married over 47 years.
Jeff loved his family and enjoyed various hobbies. He was a member of St. Paul’s Athletic Association, Optimist International and the Elk’s Lodge, serving in various leadership positions. Jeff enjoyed staying active. If there was a league, he joined it. He especially loved bowling, fishing and golfing.
He is survived by his four children: Aaron (Dannette) Wigen, Sheboygan, WI; Gina (Mitch) Blackwell, McKinney, TX; Sheila (Bill) Worley, Greenville, WI; Kevin (Barbie) Wigen, Winter Springs, FL; grandchildren: Taylor (Kayla), Clay, Kaitlyn (Jack), Aaron (Emma), Leah, McKenna, Logan and Morgan; great-grandchildren: Xavier, Alice, Luke and Leonardo; siblings: Nancy Mueller and Ron Wigen both of Manitowoc, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was proceeded in death by his wife Kathy and parents; Howard and Elaine Wigen.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 31st at 5:00 p.m. at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating the service will be Deacon Mark Knipp. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Thursday from 3 p.m. until the time of services at 5 p.m. Following the funeral service there will be a reception held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home. Entombment of his cremated remains will be in the Harmony Haven Columbarium on Friday at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc.
The family would like to thank the staff at Aurora BayCare, Green Bay for care provided to Jeff. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
