Scott T. Wigand, 61, of Ireland, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, at home.
Scott was born in Jasper on January 29, 1964, to Jim and Shirley (Nalin) Wigand. He married Karla Giesler on December 26, 1992, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland.
Scott was a 1982 graduate of Jasper High School. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Rose Hulman University in 1986 and was a member of ATO. He then earned his MBA in Finance from Indiana University in 1990.
Scott had a very analytical mindset and a way with numbers. He was a lifetime engineer and had most recently worked at Glenmore Distillery as a Continuous Improvement Engineer.
Scott was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, especially with his kids and trips to the Dairy Queen to see Natalie.
He is survived by his wife Karla Wigand, Ireland; three children, Christopher (Rylee) Wigand, Santa Claus, Morgan Wigand, Cincinnati, OH, and Alex Wigand, Niles, MI; one sweet and sassy granddaughter, Avery Wigand; one sister, Debbie (Dave) Kieffner, Jasper; and four brothers, Dave Wigand, Jasper, Gary Wigand, Indianapolis, Keith (Shelley) Wigand, Ferdinand and Brian Wigand, Jasper.
His parents preceded him in death.
A Mass of Christian burial for Scott T. Wigand was held on Wednesday, July 16, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland. Condolences may be shared at www.becherkluesner.com.
