Leroy J Wiegard

LEROY J. WIEGARD , 84, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 2:41 am, Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, Illinois.

He was born to the late Arthur and Clara (nee Bessen) Wiegard on December 17, 1935 in rural Modoc, Illinois.

LeRoy married Bernell Spreitler on June 9, 1962 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, Illinois; she survives.

He had worked at Locke Stove in East St. Louis and Snyder General in Red Bud. He loved working on the family farm with his dad and later with his sons. His biggest enjoyment was working with his Black Angus cattle.

LeRoy was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, Illinois and loved to attend auction. He was an Army Veteran.

Survivors:

Wife:

Bernell Wiegard Red Bud, IL

4 Children:

Dale (Angie) Wiegard Evansville, IL

Chris (Carrie) Wiegard Evansville, IL

Doug (Cathy) Wiegard Red Bud, IL

Bethany (Tim) Goeddel Red Bud, IL
2 Sisters:

Arlene Wiegard Red Bud, IL

Glenda Wiegard Red Bud, IL

1 Sister-in-law:

Barb (Ken) Niermann Red Bud, IL

8 Grandchildren:

Tyler Wiegard, Hollie Wiegard (Creek Thorpe) Claire Wiegard (Devin Burmester), Lauren Goeddel, Austin Wiegard, Joe Goeddel,

Matt Wiegard and Carter Wiegard

2 Nieces:

Becky (Troy)Throneburg Shelbyville, IL

Lynn Niermann Red Bud, IL

Many Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents and In-laws – Walter and Dolores Spreitler

LeRoy donated his body for scientific study to Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

Memorial Mass:

11:00 am, Saturday, February 29, 2020

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

Msgr. Dennis Schaefer

Visitation:

Saturday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois

In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Randolph County Care Center, Hospice of Southern Illinois or Family Choice