Jeffrey J. Wiggins

Jeffrey J. Wiggins obituary, Fort Dodge, IA

Jeffrey J. Wiggins

Jeffrey Wiggins Obituary

Visit the Historic Bruce Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Jeffrey J. Wiggins, 58, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Sunday, November 24, 2024, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the Oleson Park Pavilion, 1400 Oleson Park Avenue. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.

Jeffrey was born December 10, 1965, in Jefferson, IA, the son of Lois (Cabelka) and Raymond Wiggins. 

Jeff is survived by his daughter: Ciera Williams of Laurens, IA; 4 grandchildren: Zoey, Blaine, Naomi and Lukas; his mother: Lois Newkirk of Fort Dodge; and 6 siblings: Mike Wiggins of Fort Dodge, Carrie Waldrop and husband Fred of Fort Dodge, Lisa Wittmus and husband Alan of Altoona, IA, Paul Newkirk of Fort Dodge, Laura Wood and husband Tom of Fort Dodge, and Christa Martin and husband Ed of Fort Dodge. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father: Raymond Wiggins.

Jeff will be greatly missed by his family and friends. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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923 First Ave South, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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