Verna M. Rigney, two months shy of 100, passed away on March 17, 2023 at Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital.
Verna was born on May 30, 1923 to Court and Mary (Nickel) Brandt. She was married to Elmer E. Rigney on Jan. 29, 1944 in Surgeon Bay. Verna started working as a nursing assistant at nursing homes, and a seamstress for Hanson Glove (later named Fox Point) in Merrill. She was able to stay home with her children and also helped Elmer with his construction business. Verna loved golfing and fishing. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, was skilled at crocheting and card playing, especially Nickels, Yahtzee and 500 Rummy. Verna was a great baker and enjoyed watching Gunsmoke. She always made time in her day to read her bible.
Verna is survived by her children – LeRoy (Lucille) Charles of Tomahawk, Steve (Ruth) Rigney of Tomahawk, Janet (Dick) Giers, Sandy (Gregg) Tholt of California; 20 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren with three additions on the way.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband – Elmer, daughter – Pat, infant son – Tom, two great grandsons – Matt Russell and Ryan Pepple, four brothers and three sisters.
The Funeral Service for Verna Rigney will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Krueger Family Funeral Home, Tomahawk. Pastor Larry Mathein will officiate. Visitation took place on Tuesday evening from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service of 11 a.m. Krueger Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. You may view the full obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.