Roy Joseph Vigue (Vee Jew), age 88, of Two Rivers, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Riverside Transitional Care Facility in La Crosse.
Roy was born on June 4, 1938, in Keshena, Wisconsin, to the late Louis Vigue and Evelyn (Philippi) Vigue. After his mother passed away when he was a baby, Roy was raised by a loving community of relatives and the LeClair foster family.
Roy proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1960. There, he learned skills as an electrician, allowing him to be the hero in many of his children’s mechanical or electrical emergencies over the years. He was a skilled hunter and fisherman. He regaled his family with many stories of the “great white hunter” and “the one that got away”. He never forgot to bring home his “gwerls” a little present after spending a week “Up North” hunting with his son Louie.
On June 17, 1960, Roy married Shirley (Remiker) Vigue. Together they built a life centered around faith, family, hard work, and making the world a better place. Roy and Shirley were foster parents to their son, Charles Carbon. Roy taught his children the importance of getting a good education. He taught his children to love God, work hard and be dependable. Shirley preceded Roy in death on May 21, 2017.
For many years, Roy worked as a foreman at Mirro aluminum manufacturing company and a rural postal carrier for the United States Postal Service. He coached his son and daughters in softball, baseball and basketball. Roy was the church treasurer at St. Mark’s Church and the head umpire in the community for many years. He was a hardworking and devoted family man who understood the importance of providing for those he loved. Throughout much of his life, he worked 2-3 jobs at a time to provide for his family. Roy was a family man whose caring for his family always came first. Roy was the first to tell a joke, play a prank or back you up in a time of need.
On September 1, 2018 Roy married the late Judy Sand, his former high school sweetheart. She preceded him in death on September 25, 2021.
In Roy’s own words “A good man died today.”
Those words beautifully capture the way Roy viewed life. It was not about money, titles, or recognition. It was about being a son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. It was about honoring God, working hard, teaching perseverance, coaching his children, laughing at life’s failures and being there for the people he loved.
Roy is preceded in death by his parents Louis Vigue, Evelyn (Philippi) Vigue and sibling, Patricia Vigue.
Roy is survived by his children: Linda Semenak (Tom), Lori Katz (Matt), Louis Vigue (Amy), Lisa Vigue (Charlie), and Leanne Vigue (Leo). Foster son, Charles Carbon (Tina).
He is further survived by his grandchildren: Nathanial (Julia), Jonathan (Sofia), Theodore, Charlie Jr., Phoebe, Alexandra, and Luna; and his great-grandchildren, Andrew and Matthew.
Roy was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley and his second wife Judy.
Roy’s greatest legacy will be the family he loved and cared for throughout his life. His lessons, stories, traditions, and the memories made together will continue to be carried forward by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service celebrating Roy’s life will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Relatives and friends may greet the family at the church on Saturday during the Visitation hours from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 p.m.
Roy will be laid to rest at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Maple Grove.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Klein & Stangel location, is assisting the family with arrangements.
In Loving Memory
A good man died, but a life well lived leaves something behind. Roy’s love for his family, his years of hard work and sacrifice, the lessons he taught, and the memories he created will live on through the generations that follow. He will live forever in the hearts of those who loved him, and he will always be deeply missed.
