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RONALD “RONNIE” ALAN WIGER
April 25, 1967 ˜ August 13, 2025
On April 25, 1967, Ronnie was born in Vancouver, WA, to Jane Wiger and Ronald Wiger. He grew up with an affinity for sports, history, practical jokes and helping others. In 1985, Ronnie graduated from Fort Vancouver High School and soon after managed the family business, Bill’s Chicken & Steak House, until its closure in 2014. Ronnie enjoyed the kitchen and could put out 40 steaks at once perfectly cooked to the customer’s liking! In 1991, Ronnie met the love of his life, Denise, and was married for 33 years before his passing. Ronnie loved all things sports and spending time at the Oregon Coast and Swan Lake, MT.
In 2020, Ronnie was diagnosed with ALS. Despite this, Ronnie chose to live life to the fullest. Ronnie was a courageous, humble, intelligent, and kind-hearted family man who always had a joke or Jeopardy clue answer ready to go. He was a trusted sounding board and participated in clinical trials to help find a cure for ALS.
On August 13, 2025, Ronnie passed away at home. He is survived by his wife, Denise, children, Chase (Brittany), Cade (Meghan), Cooper, grandchildren, Luke, Hallie, Barrett, brother, Phillip (May), and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held September 7, at 1 p.m., 605 Barnes Street, Vancouver, WA.
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Cora Wohlsein
August 29, 2025
I have known Ron since he was young. He was a hard worker and loved to laugh. I had always told him that when he started working at thefamily restaurant that I would have to quit. But we worked together for many years and he was such a wonderful person. He had a good heart and could make you laugh no matter what was happening. We had the same birthday and he could pull off some funny cards and it was so fun to hear him tell the customers how much older I was than him. He was so brave in his illness and he was a great husband and father. I will always miss who he was and how he is with his family who had missed him.
John Blaikie
August 25, 2025
Ron was a great neighbor. Always great to talk to and lend a helping hand. He will be missed. Our hearts go out to you all.
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