RAYMOND W. WIEGERT

Rolfe — Raymond W. Wiegert, age 83, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2005.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Rolfe, with the Rev. Lilette Johnston officiating.

Raymond William Wiegert was born on May 20, 1922. He was the son of Robert and Anna (Beneke) Wiegert. He graduated from Rolfe High School in 1939. On Jan. 22, 1950, Raymond married Beverly DeWolf. Raymond lived his entire life in the Rolfe-Gilmore City area, engaged in and promoting his life long passion of farming. Raymond was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where he served as a trustee and deacon. He enjoyed woodworking, biking and camping. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years,. Beverly of Bradgate, son Robert, of Fairfield, daughter Carol (Mike) Franken of Sioux City, four granddaughters, Krista, Kate, Amber and Jana; a great-granddaughter Jadyn; and a sister Lois Topliff of Gilmore City.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, and step mother, Mabelle (Ryen) Wiegert, brother, Bernard, and sister, Edna VanGorkom.