Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Jack Spencer Wigle

Male 1922 - 2012  (89 years)


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  • Name Jack Spencer Wigle 
    Born 18 Jun 1922  Kingsville, Essex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221913239 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-3928 
    Died 27 Mar 2012  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I3928  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Family Katherine "Kay" Hoflinger,   b. 19 Aug 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Mar 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
    Children 
     1. Sharon Wigle
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F345  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Jack Spencer Wigle

      18 JUNE, 1922 \endash 27 MARCH, 2012

      IN THE CARE OF Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home & Cremation Centre


      It is with great sadness that the family of Jack Wigle announces his peaceful passing at home on March 27, 2012 surrounded by his loving family in his 90th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Katherine (March 8, 2010), his parents Tessie and Orley Wigle and 5 siblings. Jack was the loving father of Sharon and her Husband, Lou Zister. Dear Grandfather to Sharilou (Mark), Shelly (Darren), Sean (Amy), Shannan (Adam). Great-Grandfather to Rebecca, Trevor, Taylor, Brett, Katelyn, Sadee, Tamika, Eli, Xavier, Zachary and Desmond.

      Jack was Vice-President for 45 years at K-W Food Services, a family owned business. He was a past member of Westmount Golf and Country Club, The Royal Canadian Military Institute, OPP Veteran's Association, a founding member of Waterloo County Revolver Association, Director of Resorts Ontario, President of the Canadian Restaurant and Food Association, Chamber of Commerce member, Kitchener K of C and Waterloo K of C Retirees. In 1954 he volunteered for the Civil Defence Auxiliary, which led him to be a founding member of the Kitchener OPP Auxiliary Program. After 30 years of service, he retired as Auxiliary Superintendent of all 16 Ontario Units. Jack was an avid card player, traveler, snowbird at Delray Beach and Orillia cottager. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.

      Relatives and friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West on Sunday April 1st from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A celebration of Jack's life will be held in the chapel at the funeral home on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 11 o'clock with Rev. Jack Paleczny officiating. A reception will immediately follow at the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. Private family interment at Woodland Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Cardiac Care Unit at St. Mary's Hospital or a charity of one's choice by contacting the funeral home at (519)745-9495. Online condolences may be made at www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com.

      Jack Wigle Obituary - Kitchener, ON (no date) Dignity Memorial. Available at: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/kitchener-on/jack-wigle-5046805 (Accessed: 23 September 2023).

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 18 Jun 1922 - Kingsville, Essex, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 27 Mar 2012 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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