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November 29, 2012

Jerry A. Wiggins

March 10, 1957-Nov. 28, 2012

WAWASEE — Jerry A. Wiggins, 55, died at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday at his residence after a two-year battle with cancer.

He was born March 10, 1957, in Elkhart, to Earl and Mardell (Thews) Wiggins.

Jerry was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from NorthWood High School in 1975. He had worked at Plymouth Glass and then opened Warsaw Glass and Mirror. Jerry enjoyed music. He was the drummer for Magi and Grand Army Highway Bands.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Keller; daughters, Stephanie (Dave) Snyder, Argos, Jade (Simon) Weinstein, Chicago, and Jamie Wiggins, Nappanee; grandchildren, Sonja, Lindsey, Brandon and Grayson; great-grandson, Camden; parents, Earl and Mardell Wiggins, Wakarusa; sister, Kathy (Gary) Anglemyer, Wakarusa; and brother, Denny (Colleen) Wiggins, Wakarusa.

Family and friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa, followed by the funeral service at 5 p.m. Pastor Tom Thews will officiate. Cremation will take place.

Memorial contributions may be given to K-21 Foundation in Warsaw.

Messages of condolence for the family may be shared at www.tlyfh.com.

 

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