Frank Wiget
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Frank Wiget

  • December 22, 1948 - December 20, 2011
  • Austin, Texas
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“Today, I wanted to call you. Just to say hi and to hope you have a great day, but your gone. We miss having you here so much DAD, especially MOM. ...Read More » ”
1 of 26 | Posted by: Jennifer Kay - Kyle, TX

“Thinking about u and miss spending time together ”
2 of 26 | Posted by: son

“Another one of the great ones has gone home. Frankie was one of the nicest persons I have ever met. My brother and him were best friends in their...Read More » ”
3 of 26 | Posted by: JULIE ROACH - Johnson City, TX

“He was a GREAT man. I thank him and his family for welcoming me into their home to spend time with them over the many Christmas's and Thanksgivings....Read More » ”
4 of 26 | Posted by: Brandon Babcock - Austin , TX

“My thoughts and prayers to you, Pat, Frank, Jennifer and Vivian. Frank was a good man, husband and father. The one thing I remember the most about...Read More » ”
5 of 26 | Posted by: Carmen Guajardo - Austin, TX

“Good Man , going to miss talking about drag racing every Monday. ”
6 of 26 | Posted by: FRED DELGADO - Austin, TX

“I remenber when we won the city championship against the Oak Hill rams a moment I will never forget. I myself have coached my 2 sons in youth...Read More » ”
7 of 26 | Posted by: Cary Spear

“Frank was an honorable, gentile man with old fashioned manners and a great sense of humor. Pat's reports of his comments to her always made me...Read More » ”
8 of 26 | Posted by: Becky Wells - Elgin, TX - friend

“My memories of Mr. Wiget are as Coach Wiget, workin us hard and teaching how to be winners and leading the Bobcats to a City Championship Game. Of...Read More » ”
9 of 26 | Posted by: Cliff Wright - Austin, TX - Coach

“Frankie sat behind me in a couple of classes at Fulmore Junior High, here in Austin on South Congress. He was always so nice and polite. I also...Read More » ”
10 of 26 | Posted by: Judy Jenkins Briscoe - Austin, TX

“My best memories of Mr. Wiget are him at Westgate Lanes. Laughing and smiling as he tore up the pins- His family all around him. He was what a good...Read More » ”
11 of 26 | Posted by: Patrick Maldonado - Austin, TX

“I have a lot of great memories of Coach Wiget when he coached me in little league football. I remember his great attitude and intense way he coached...Read More » ”
12 of 26 | Posted by: Jim Younger - Burnet, TX

“Pat, You are in my thoughts and prayers here in Tennessee. ”
13 of 26 | Posted by: Joanne Hemenway - Nashville, TN

“We were so sorry to read in the paper of Frank Wiget's passing. He and his family were our neighbors many years ago and our childfren were friends....Read More » ”
14 of 26 | Posted by: Ed & Caron LaTouf - Austin, TX

“It is an honor to not only know Frank and the whole family but to call you all friend. Sr. will be dearly missed but his memory and all those he...Read More » ”
15 of 26 | Posted by: Donna Reynolds Johnson - TX

“Mr. Wiget was one of my first football coaches. He taught me values that I carry with me today. He was a great man. Todd Gage ”
16 of 26 | Posted by: Todd Gage - Austin, TX

“So very sorry for the loss of one great man. Pat you are being held in the hands of my heart. So sorry we did not come by to visit. A great loss for...Read More » ”
17 of 26 | Posted by: Blanche and Leonard Miller - Kyle, TX

“Frank, Pat and family have been great neighbors and Frank will sorely be missed. ”
18 of 26 | Posted by: Frank Mancuso - Austin, TX

“Pat, Jennifer and family, I cant even begin to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Frank was a good and loving husband, father and...Read More » ”
19 of 26 | Posted by: Mary Esther Prado - Austin, TX

“The hardest part of having a friend, is when you lose them. My heart goes out to my lifelong friend Pat who had to say goodbye to her sweetheart, her...Read More » ”
20 of 26 | Posted by: Maureen (Acosta) Warden - TX

“Last week I asked one of Frank's former co-workers at Stock Lumber how Frank was doing. Unfortunately neither knew of Frank's illness. I have so...Read More » ”
21 of 26 | Posted by: Jeff Stewart - Austin - Friend

“I went to jr. and high school with Frankie and Frankie was a friend I will never forget. We used to run all over South Austin together and even after...Read More » ”
22 of 26 | Posted by: Wayne (Brust) Polvado - Austin, TX

“Frank you were more than a Brother -In -Law you were family you shared the good times and the bad with us . Most of all you loved my sister Pat and...Read More » ”
23 of 26 | Posted by: Tom Loper - Junction City, KS

“I pause here to try and write what I think of my dear friend Gorilla Man Frank. We are both the same age and we talked about that ofter among many...Read More » ”
24 of 26 | Posted by: Wynn Wilkerson - Manor, TX

“Frank, I am soo sorry for you and your family's loss. May God give you all the comfort you need. ”
25 of 26 | Posted by: Carla Jakobeit

“So sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man that meant so much to so many. May God be with the Wiget family in their time of sadness. Our prayers...Read More » ”
26 of 26 | Posted by: Jack and Ruth Lunday - TX


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Ernest Franklin Wiget was born on December 22, 1948 and was a lifelong Austinite for 62 years.
On December 20, 2011, Frank passed from this life and was welcomed into heaven by friends and family who passed before him.

Chapel service and a celebration of his life will be Monday, December 26, 2011 @ 4 pm Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress Avenue.
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Frank Wiget was a remarkable man, a man with old fashion values of honor, trust, truthfulness and of the highest moral character.
Franks devotion to his family was unconditional. His childhood sweetheart and wife of 45 years, Pat, was his soul mate and best friend. He is also survived by his son, Franklin Wayne Wiget of Austin. These two enjoyed many hours of common interest including fantasy football and NASCAR. His daughter, Jennifer Kay Wiget of Kyle was his cherished princess as was his granddaughter, Vivian. He enjoyed spoiling his girls.

Frank was preceded in death by both his parents, and a 17 year old son, Michael Neil Wiget.

Although, Frank was an only child, he was welcomed into Pat's family not as a brother in law, but as a brother. He is also survived by a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

He had a strong desire and ambition to build the best life possible for his family. Frank's work ethic was legendary. He was an intelligent man, self taught and had a thirst for knowledge.

Frank also coached little league football for years. Teaching, guiding and encouraging his team to play fair, work hard, do your best and to be a good sport in victory or defeat. Twenty years after coaching, having an adult man approach him with "Hi, Coach" and a short chat would put a smile on his face for days. We learned though the years, it's these small moments that make life worth living.

With great strength and grace he accepted that his short battle with cancer could not be overcome. It is with an outpouring of tears, smiles and thankfulness for God's grace that he did not suffer. We image him now, holding our son's Michael's hand seeing all of heaven's glory.

The Wiget family would like to express our gratitude to the St. David's night nurses, Molly and Andy. Special thanks to the staff of Texas Oncology and Dr. Kampe for his forthrightness, expertise and compassionate care.

From your son;

My father was one of the last great men, when I think about words to describe his character they would be; loyal, honest, giving and hardworking. I appreciate everything he has done for my family and showing me how to be a better person. My father's life was taken way to soon but his legacy will remain here forever. I was proud to call him dad and I thank him from the bottom of my heart; he's in a special place now where only great men go.
Rest in Peace

F.W.W

To My Dear Dad from your Daughter and Granddaughter;
You were the man in my life, my constant, my firm foundation, so dearly Loved. Thank you for being such a wonderful man. We were so blessed to have you. I miss you so much already. I love you Dad with all my heart and soul. Vivian said, "She wishes she had wings so she could fly to Heaven to see you".