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Robert E. Wigner
ROBERT E. WIGNER
Cedar Rapids
Robert E. Wigner, 60, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at Meadowview Memory
Care Village in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Private memorial services will be held at a
later date. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Last Hope Animal Rescue.
Robert was born on Dec.
24, 1960, in Marion, Ind., the son of Robert and Eliza (Tilson) Wigner. He was employed at HJ Heinz for 37 years. Robert married Julie Ziegenhorn on Nov. 10, 1997. He enjoyed playing in his band, his fur babies, and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Julie Ziegenhorn-Wigner; a son, Shane Cox both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a brother, Roger and wife Delinda of Minnesota; a sister, Jean O'Malley (Michael) of Florida; and extended loving family members.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Wigner and Eliza Tilson-Wigner; sister, Cheryl Dollar; and a brother, Paul Wigner.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.iowacremation.com under obituaries.
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