Edna M. Wigand, 87, Jasper

Edna M. Wigand, 87, of Jasper, passed away at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at Brookside Village in Jasper.

Edna was born in Jasper on December 27, 1930, to Roman and Elizabeth (Rupprecht) Jacob. She married Leon J. Wigand on May 16, 1952 in Indianapolis. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1996.

Edna worked at Heichelbech’s Restaurant in Jasper for many years and also worked for 3D in Jasper and for Wal-Mart in Jasper for 30 years.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper and their St. Ann’s Sodality.

She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by three daughters, Sandy Braunecker (Jerry) of Jasper, Sheila Wigand of Denver, CO and Marla Britton (Will) of El Paso, Texas; four grandchildren, Shane Zoglman, Jason Braunecker, Jared Wigand and Jennifer Zehr; three great-grandchildren, Jara and Jessa Braunecker, and Hayden Wigand; one sister, Sharon Hopf of Jasper; and one son-in-law, Rich Schwenk of Otwell.

Preceding her in death beside her husband was one daughter, Brenda Schwenk, one brother, Ralph Jacob, and one brother-in-law, Maurice Hopf.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Edna M. Wigand will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, with entombment to follow at Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum in Jasper.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the 4:00 p.m. service time on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to a favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.