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John E. Riggert

July 07, 1945 - February 13, 2024

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Obituary For John E. Riggert

John E. Riggert, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2024, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. He was born on July 7, 1945, to Robert and Alice (Sweeney) Riggert in Reedsburg WI.

John graduated from UW Whitewater in 1967. He later attended Madison General Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1979. John worked at both Madison General Hospital and University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, retiring in 2006.

John loved history and especially enjoyed exploring family history.

John is survived by his husband, Peter Ouimet; siblings, Mary (Alan) Hendrickson, Janet (Dennis) Eury; brother-in-law, Douglas Thompson and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Jane Riggert.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, 401 S Owen Drive, Madison, WI. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service.

Memorials may be made to the Catholic Multicultural Center and St. Vincent de Paul Society.

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28 Feb

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28 Feb

Visitation

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church 401 S. Owen Dr Madison, WI 53711 Get Directions »
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  • February 18, 2024

    Tom Hanrahan

    Our sympathy to John's family and friends. Know that he is with his family in heaven. John was always so welcoming to all he met. Meals at John's were a delight, but so were the times we gathered at the Admiralty Room at the Edgewater. He was a fine gentleman who will be missed. Tom Hanrahan

  • February 15, 2024

    Eric Fleming - Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Madison

    Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to Peter and John's entire family and network of friends. John was a consistent supporter to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Madison - Dane County. We are blessed to have him in the St. Vincent de Paul Family. May the perpetual light shine upon John and may he rest in peace. -Eric Fleming, Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Madison - Dane County

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