Dean A. Wiggert

Obituary

Dean Arlo Wiggert was born on October 8, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the son of Arlo and Sharon (Matzdorf) Wiggert. Dean was baptized as an infant at the Methodist Church in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Faith United Methodist Church in Farmington, Minnesota. He received his education in Farmington, and was a graduate of the Farmington High School Class of 1984. Dean furthered his education at the Dakota County Technical College in Rosemont, Minnesota.

Dean moved to Preston Lake Township, rural Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, to pursue his love for farming.

Dean enjoyed farming, raising livestock, driving truck, and spending time with his dogs. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially his nephew, Jacob, whom he loved like the son he never had.

Dean passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the age of 58 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Dean is survived by his:
Sisters, Dawn Swanson and her husband, Bradley of Buffalo Lake, MN,
Dana Roiger and her husband to be, Ryan Buboltz of Buffalo Lake, MN;
Nephews, Joseph Roiger of Buffalo Lake, MN,
Jacob Roiger of Buffalo Lake, MN;
Niece, Shelby Roiger of Buffalo Lake, MN;
Many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Dean is preceded in death by his Parents, Arlo and Sharon Wiggert; Grandparents, Fred and Irene Matzdorf, Hubert and Della Wiggert; Brothers-in-law, Curtis Roiger, Joseph Schuda; Uncle, John Podratz; Aunts, Charlene Podratz, Joy Kounkel.