Wayne Giger

Wayne Charles Giger, 60, entered into his heavenly rest on Friday, January 25, 2013 surrounded by loved ones at his home in Baird. His funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 31st at the First United Methodist Church of Baird with interment following at 3:00 PM in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 7457 W. Lake Rd, in Abilene. Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 HWY 277 South.

Wayne was born on April 19, 1952 in Kankakee, Illinois the son of Robert Paul Giger Sr. and Maryetta Loretta Eckhoff Giger. He graduated from Grant Park High School in Illinois and enlisted in the United States Air Force in March of 1972. During his 24 years of service to his country, he earned numerous awards and traveled the world with his family, each move a new adventure and an opportunity to make new friends. In retirement, Wayne enjoyed woodworking, Nascar, and being active in his community and his church.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Donna Giger of Baird his mother, Maryetta Giger his children, Gary Giger and wife Sherry, Michael Giger and wife Debi, and William Giger and wife Noel 9 grandchildren, Dustin, Wayne II, Calvin, Jordan, Bailey, Chloe, Cammie, Gavin and Aaron brother, Robert Paul Giger Jr. and wife Kathy sister, Deborah Ann Temple and husband Tom.

His father, a brother, Terry Allen Giger, and one grandson, Ian Wesley Giger preceded him in death.

Memorial donations are suggested to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Visitation

Elmwood Funeral Home
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
5:00 to 7:00 PM

Cemetery

Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
7457 W. Lake Road
Abilene, TX  79601

Memorial Contributions

501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN  38105