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Wayne Giger Obituary
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Wayne Charles Giger, 60, entered into his heavenly rest on Friday, January 25, 2013 surrounded by loved ones at his home in Baird. His funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 31st at the First United Methodist Church of Baird with interment following at 3:00 PM in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 7457 W. Lake Rd, in Abilene. Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 HWY 277 South.
Wayne was born on April 19, 1952 in Kankakee, Illinois the son of Robert Paul Giger Sr. and Maryetta Loretta Eckhoff Giger. He graduated from Grant Park High School in Illinois and enlisted in the United States Air Force in March of 1972. During his 24 years of service to his country, he earned numerous awards and traveled the world with his family, each move a new adventure and an opportunity to make new friends. In retirement, Wayne enjoyed woodworking, Nascar, and being active in his community and his church.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Donna Giger of Baird; his mother, Maryetta Giger; his children, Gary Giger and wife Sherry, Michael Giger and wife Debi, and William Giger and wife Noel; nine grandchildren, Dustin, Wayne II, Calvin, Jordan, Bailey, Chloe, Cammie, Gavin and Aaron; brother, Robert Paul Giger Jr. and wife Kathy; and sister, Deborah Ann Temple and husband Tom.
His father, a brother, Terry Allen Giger, and one grandson, Ian Wesley Giger preceded him in death.
Memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.elmwoodfuneral.com.
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Carol & Claude Anderson
February 5, 2013
Wayne,you were one of a kind.Aloving husband and father,so proud to have had you as a part of the family.You will be forever missed but never forgotten
Linda & Robert Antilley
February 4, 2013
Wayne, we first met you 17 years ago on February 2, 1996 at the rehearsal dinner for our children, Noel and William. You proved to be an instant friend and an inspiration to us. What a joy to have had you and Donna in our lives and the life of our daughter and the grandchildren we shared. Through the happiness and sorrow we shared with our children I feel very close to you. We are going to miss you. Glad you are in a Cancer free body now and are happy and at rest in your new home.
January 30, 2013
Wayne I love and will miss your smile so very much. You are the light of my life.
January 30, 2013
Wayne you were indeed a great friend and a wonderful mentor. I am proud to have served and known you. Rest in Peace my friend.
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