Karl W. Rigdon, 83, of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Unity Point/Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA.

Family and friends may call from 9 A/M - 12:00 (Noon), on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, IL, where a Sharing of Memories will be at 11:30 A/M, and shared on the MILLER FUNERAL HOME GROUP FACEBOOK page.

Graveside services will be at 12:15 P/M, on Wednesday, at the East Dubuque Cemetery, with Deacon Jamie Schilling officiating, and where military honors will be accorded by the U. S. Navy Honors Team and the East Dubuque American Legion Post #787.

Karl was born on June 8, 1938, in Guilford Township, of Jo Daviess County, IL, the son of Bernard O. and Carlene A. (Duerrstein) Rigdon.  He was a graduate of the Galena High School, Class of 1956.  Karl was united in marriage to Mary A. Schilling on September 22, 1962, in Dubuque, IA.

Karl was a U. S. Navy veteran having served at Moffett Federal Airfield in California and Adak, Alaska in his military service.  He was employed at Dubuque John Deere Works as an Electrical Supervisor.  He loved flying, fishing, traveling, and attending the Air Show at Oshkosh, WI, yearly.  He was also a member of the Dubuque Rifle & Pistol Club.

Surviving are his wife, Mary; two children, Karla Rigdon and William K. (Erin Kennedy) Rigdon, both of Hazel Green, WI; two grandchildren, Johannah and Carmen (Michelle) Rigdon; his siblings, Kris (Bonnie) Rigdon, Sarah (John MacDonald) Rigdon, Susan Rigdon, Mary Lou Rigdon, John (Vicki) Rigdon, and Tony (Jill) Rigdon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Carleen.

The family wishes to thank the Dickeyville Rescue Squad and the Emergency Room Department at the Finley Hospital for their care and compassion.

Online condolences may be left at www.millerfhed.com