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James Wigger

Alton, Illinois

Jan 19, 1931 – Nov 11, 2025 (Age 94)

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BORN
January 19, 1931
DIED
November 11, 2025
AGE
94
LOCATION
Alton, Illinois

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James "Jim" WiggerJames O. (Jim) Wigger died Nov. 11, 2025. Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, tree trimmer, and to many around the region he will always be known as Coach Wigger.Jim was born in Potosi, MO January 19, 1931, to Verba (Hoff) and Chester Wigger. Jim grew up in...

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Although it has been 60 years since I have seen Coach Wigger, the profound impact he had on my life when he encouraged me to get involved in track in 8th grade still resonates with me. My love of athletics, competition, and teamwork continues to this day and I am thankful for his role in that. He was a great role model, teacher, and coach, and I was blessed to have been part of his 60´s teams. My condolences to his family. His was a life well lived.

I had the pleasure to know Jim as a teacher, coach, colleague and friend for 65+ years. It would be hard count the many lives Jim impacted in his illustrious career. He truly cared about his student athletes, which is evident from the many testimonials that have been shared since his passing. I´m grateful for the friendship we shared and the rounds of golf we played. Jim and Emily raised a wonderful family. I want to express my sympathy to Brad, John and Steve and their families. Rest in...