Vernon James Wiggenhauser

Vernon James Wiggenhauser, 77, from Sayner, WI died on Saturday July 18, 2020. He was born on June 22, 1943 in Beecher, Illinois to LaVern and Vera Wiggenhauser. He graduated from Beecher High School in 1961 and went to work in a Chemical Plant nearby and attended community college at night. From there he joined the US Army for two years. He graduated from the University of Idaho in 1971 with a Forestry Management degree and was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. He returned to Beecher as a family man and went to work at Burbank State Bank. Banking became his career. He and his wife Billie retired in 2000 to Sayner, WI. He was elected as a Supervisor for Vilas County and served as a Plum Lake Supervisor. He enjoyed many outdoor activities: hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, golfing, and wood carving. He is preceded in death by his parents LaVern and Vera (Sodeman) Wiggenhauser. He is survived by his wife Billie with whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage in May. Together they have 6 children: daughter Jennifer (Patrick) Gudmundson of LaConner, WA, Jason (Nagie) Wiggenhauser of Kankakee, IL, and Julie (Chris) Holohan of Watska, IL, Kevin (Liz ) King of Gurnee, IL, Eric (Christy) King of Burlington, WI, and Neil (Lori) King of Bradenton, FL, 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, brother Warren (Marilyn) Wiggenhauser of Beecher, IL, Carol (Robert) Zimmerman of Beecher, IL and Pam (Wendell) Lattz of Valrico, FL. many nieces and nephews, and many beloved friends. He was an active member of the Sayner/Star Lake Lions Club. The family has appreciated all of the love, prayers, and well wishes extended to them over the past 4 ½ years. In lieu of flowers, please send any memorials to the Sayner/Star Lake Lions Club in Sayner, WI. Visitation will be held Saturday July 25, from 3:00 - 5:00 PM at Hack-Jensen Funeral Home in Beecher, IL. We ask that you please follow the state’s guidelines where masks/face coverings and distancing are concerned. On behalf of the family and the funeral home staff, we would like to thank you for your cooperation.