Galen Wagner Rigg, 67, ofMacon,ILpassed away on Saturday (Dec. 31, 2011) at St. Mary’s Hospital.
A service to celebrate Galen’s life will be held at1:00 p.m.Wednesday (Jan. 4, 2012) at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Macon. Visitation will be from5:00-7:00 p.m.Tuesday (Jan. 3, 2012). Burial will be inSouthMaconTownshipCemetery.
Mr. Rigg was born onApril 18, 1944inEllery,IL, the son of C. Omer and Sadie Rigg. Following his high school graduation Galen attended Louisville Electronic Institute,Louisville,KY.Galen married his high school sweetheart Sheila Jackson onJune 22, 1963. He was a tool & die maker for Caterpillar Tractor Company for 32 years. Galen was the owner of the Moweaqua Bowl & Café and former owner of the G&S Supermarket and Variety Store inMacon. He was a member of the Decatur Bowling Association and was known by many as the “Sheep Shearer”. He was affiliated with First Baptist Church of Macon.
Surviving is his wife: Sheila Rigg of Macon, IL; children: Sherri Galene (Barry) Collins of Clarksville, TN, Stephen Edward Rigg of Macon, IL, Melissa Michelle (John M.) Fitzpatrick of Macon, IL; brother: Larry (Debbie) Rigg of Decatur, IL; grandchildren: Joshua Galen (Lydia) Collins, Courtney Collins, Bailey Collins, Eloise Fitzpatrick, Elaina Fitzpatrick, Carly Fitzpatrick; great grandchildren: Claire Collins and Eddie Collins; father-in-law: Eddie Jackson of Macon, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Ray Rigg and Denny Rigg, mother-in-law: Eloise Jackson.
Galen was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was the Moweaqua Bowl and Café. He was best known for his big heart and being such a good man. There are no words that can express how much he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
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I was shocked to learn about the passing of Galen. I am the pastor of the Grace Baptist Church in Taylorville and we often came to the Moweaqua Bowling and Cafe for a church activity. I always looked forward to seeing Galen and fellowshipping with him. He always had a smile and was always very helpful. He and his family honored us by coming to our Friend Day at the church last year. We will greatly miss him and our deepest sympathy is extended to the family.
| Dani & Greg Owens |
Thoughts and Prayers |
January 4, 2012 |
Greg and I were so sorry to hear about Galen, he was a great person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sheila and all the family. He will be missed as he is the face of the Moweaqua Bowl and loved by all who knew him. Hold all the great memories close to your heart and know that he is always with you.
| ROBIN TOLLY |
Sheila and family |
January 3, 2012 |
I was truly saddened to hear of Galen's passing, words can't really convey the depth of you, Galen your children's service to Moweaqua, and surrounding communities.
Take care.
Robin Tolly
| Sharon Gaither |
Friend |
January 3, 2012 |
So sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed by all but you have all those wonderful memories that will be close to your heart and those will be with you forever. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon and Lon Gaither
| Jen Hurst & family |
friends of the family |
January 2, 2012 |
So sorry for your loss. Galen was a great man! He treated all of us that ever worked for him like family. Even after we moved to Effingham we could always come to him to get some great deals for our concession stand! I've been friends with Steve ever since being at the Bowl, over 15 years ago! My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
