Ervin Wesley Briggs Jr., 72, of Montello, Wisconsin passed away on Friday January 5th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and close friends following a courageous battle with cancer.
Erv was born May 26, 1951, in Madison, Wisconsin to Ervin Wesley and Gwendolyn Jean (Tisdale) Briggs Sr. Erv served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969 to 1971 during the Vietnam War, stationed in Vietnam. He was a member of the Portage American Legion Post 47.
Erv was a big part of helping others in need, being a sponsor to many, always willing to help others, never taking anything in return. Erv was especially close to his grandchildren. Grandpa Erv was always there for his grandchildren who could always expect a truthful word of advice.
Erv was proceeded in death by his parents; brothers, Gerry and James Briggs; brothers-in-law, Terry Kuhn, Fred Werla; nephews, Fred Werla Jr and Mike Stofflet.
Erv is survived by his children, Ervin (Angela) Briggs III of Plano, IL, Westly Briggs, Timothy Briggs of Wyocena and KC (Jonathan Paula) Briggs of Appleton, his daughter-in-law Ashley (Marcus Pete) Alexander of Montello; his grandchildren, Cory of Florida, Conner, Madisyn & Hunter Briggs of Montello; a great-granddaughter Mia; sisters, Vicki Werla of Grand Prairie, Texas, Loha Kuhn of Pardeeville, Holly (Boyd) Wolfgram of Pardeeville and Kristi (Glenn) Schmitz of Westfield; brother, Marty (Kim) Briggs of Pardeeville; sister in law Laurie Briggs of Dalton; many nieces and nephews; and other near relatives and friends.
A celebration of Erv’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Veterans Administration Hospital Research. The family would like to thank the VA Hospital and Agrace Hospice for his care.
Deepest sympathy to Ervin’s family and so sorry to know of his passing away. So many years ago I knew Ervin and his brother Jim when his parents were starting up the Duck Creek Campground west of Wyocena on Hwy G. They used to stop at Wyocena Skelly where I worked and it was always so much fun just seeing them and listening to the things they were doing and living their lives. I used to go by there on my Harley and they would come out and wave as they were just young boys then helping with the campground! I always remember how good they were back in those days and it seems a lifelong habit for them. I wish I had known where Ervin was as it would surely have been fun to relive the Duck Creek days. It is good to know Ervin stayed in the area and added to the long pioneer heritage of his family in Wisconsin. With memories and sincere thanks.
I was just thinking how much I missed him. He was a very sweet guy. I grew up with him since he lived next door to my house. He loved me like a grandfather would or even dad. He made sure I was loved and cared for. Blessings to the family and of course hugs and kisses!!
On behalf of the Badger Honor Flight Board and all our volunteers, we extend our deepest condolences to you all, the family of Ervin Wesley Briggs, Jr. We are forever grateful and thankful for Ervin’s service to our great country. What an honor it was for us to take him on his well-deserved trip of a lifetime. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sending my love in prayers may God be with y’all at this time of need 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏