Earl W. Gigstead

Earl was born on Jan. 22, 1934, in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., son of the late Oscar and Mable (Nelson) Gigstead. He grew up and attended school in Indiana.

Earl married Norrine Schindler on April 23, 1955, in Panama City, Fla. She preceded him in death on Jan. 7, 2003. He was employed by the Crystal Falls Fire Department for 22 years, retiring Feb. 1, 1994.

Earl was a life member of Tufts-Rondon VFW Post 2891, Crystal Falls.

Earl collected gold coins, loved horses and enjoyed big band music.

He is survived by one daughter, Peggy (John Kukura) Gigstead of Crystal Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Norrine, Earl was preceded in death by four brothers, Gilbert, Elman, Alton and Roger Gigstead; and by one sister, Betty Stoger.

Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls.

The Eastside Veterans, Tufts-Rondin VFW Post 2891 will accord military honors at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

You may leave a condolence or tribute for Earl’s family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com.

The family has chosen the Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crystal Falls, to honor Earl’s legacy of life.