John Edwin Viegut
John leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion. He was the beloved husband of Linda, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage, filled with mutual support and deep affection. A dedicated father, he was immensely proud of his five children: Troy (Lisa; grandkids: Trenton, Troy, Trevor, Tyler, Thomas: great-grandkids: Sadie), Tim (Toni; grandkids: Ty, Cody, Torrin, Trey: great-grandkids: Tae, Harper, Gio), Terry (Nikki;) grandkids: Bailey, Wyatt, Chloe, Peyton, Ryder: great-grandkid: Bryn), Tammy (Matt; grandkids: Holden, Alex), and Tanya (Dustin; grandkids: Sophia, Grace). John also held a special place in his heart for his cats, Dawson and Dixie.
John’s sisters, Dorothy (Larry), Mary (Duke), and Dawn (Art), remember him as a guiding light of strength and a source of unwavering support and love. A devout Catholic, John was a current member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish in Baraboo and a long-time member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Parish in Eagle, WI. His faith was a cornerstone of his life, providing him with comfort and guidance.
John flew over 1 million airline miles during his career. He was known for his charismatic personality, work ethic, and ability to deliver solutions to challenging problems. He was proud of his tenure and service during his career at Hein-Werner, P&H-Akerman, and InPro Corp.
John was also an avid sports enthusiast, fervently supporting the Packers, Badgers, and Brewers, and had a passion for NASCAR. His hobbies brought him much joy and connected him with a community of fellow fans.
John was a lifelong coach which included his daughter’s recreational softball teams and his son’s semi-recreational league in the Land O’Lakes western division. Many nights and weekends of his dedication built a strong foundation for his children’s love of sports and showcased his dedication to the community of Eagle.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish, 302 2nd Street, Baraboo, Wisconsin on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM, followed by a funeral luncheon at the church hall. John will be laid to rest at St. Theresa’s Catholic Parish Cemetery in Eagle, Wisconsin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Visitation will begin at the Church on Wednesday, September 25th, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.
John’s life was marked by his unwavering commitment to his loved ones and his church. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
John’s family asks that in lieu of flowers, you make a donation to Second Harvest Food Bank, or to Easter Seals, which helped John’s parents navigate through the early days of his fight with polio.
John was one of kind.He was our softball coach for Dave and Rubys in Waukesha.He led us to two league titles and was very fiery and always fought for his guys!He was a winner!He has a wonderful family and will be missed.RIP dear friend.
Condolences to your whole family. John was one of my boyhood neighbors. I remember playing softball in a field by our houses. He was a dynamic kid and didn’t let anything stand in his way. I’m glad he lived a successful life and helped raise a great family.
Mr. Viegut was one of my favorite people. So happy he was such a good friend to my Dad, which made him a part of my life. He was always so positive and fun, and a good person, and who always put family first. I was so happy to have him as my confirmation sponsor, and honored to have him do a reading at my wedding.
If you lived in Eagle while Mr. Viegut coached, baseball or softball, you probably heard his booming voice no matter where you were in town on game nights. His passion for the sport was inspiring. If you played under John’s tutelage, you learned that games were won on the practice field. You learned about teamwork, dedication, and commitment. We were always greeted with a “How are ya”, a handshake, and a smile. His coaching style, led teams to winning seasons, and several teams to championships. He loved us, and we loved him. Thank you, Coach!
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Viegut family.
Linda and family. Thank you for putting his obituary in the Freeman. Hopefully he had a peaceful death. You and your family remain in my prayers
Kathy and I would like to extend our condolences to John’s family. His name brings back fond memories of his baseball days in Eagle and of his children’s participation on available sport teams within the village. He was a respected citizen within the Village of Eagle.
Mr. Viegut was the best baseball coach I ever had and it was an honor to play for him. To have the entire family as a pillar of our community. You are all in my thoughts.
Sending prayers and hugs your way.
I will miss Uncle John and I can still hear him say, ” Now Shelly…”
Thanks for all the Christmas and Easter memories! And the Card games.