Melvin Wiganowsky

Wiganowsky, Melvin "Mike" MADISON-Melvin "Mike" Wiganowsky, age 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 10, 2009. He was born on Feb. 27, 1921, in Westby, the son of Charles and Johanna Wiganowsky. Mike served in the U. S. Navy during World War II, in both the Atlantic and Pacific campaigns. He married Coralie "Corky" Roath on Sept. 23, 1978. Mike worked at Oscar Mayer as a meat cutter. He served as a union steward for the meat cutter's union at Oscar's for 22 years, retiring from UFCW Local 538. He served as chief steward and vice president of the Madison Federation of Labor. He was a delegate with the AFL-CIO for more than 20 years. Mike was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, where he and Corky used their talent to make everyone feel welcome in the spirit of fellowship. He was a lifetime member of VFW, holding membership status at VFW Post No. 1318, and more recently, VFW Post No. 7591, along with American Legion Post No.501. Mike is survived by his wife, Coralie; children, James (Debbie) Bolduc of Exeter, N. H., Vicki (Leon) Weber of Prentice, and Charles (Denise) Bolduc of Middleton; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Arlene Hale of Delavan, and Dorothy Wiganowsky of Madison; nephews, David (Angie) Wiganowsky and Bruce Wiganowsky; and niece, Karen Wiganowsky; He was preceded in death by his parents; and five brothers. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2009, with the Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel presiding. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens with military rites being conducted. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 with a pass in review beginning at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made in his name to VFW Post No. 7591, Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund or HospiceCare Inc. A special thank you to HospiceCare Inc. and the staff at Chamomile for their exceptional care.Gunderson EastFuneral & Cremation Centers5203 Monona Drive(608) 221-5420www.gundersonfh.com Memorials: Memorials may be made in his name to VFW Post No. 7591, Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund or HospiceCare Inc. Cemetery: Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens with military rites being conducted. Visitation: Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 with a pass in review beginning at 7 p.m. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2009, with the Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel presiding.