Douglas Edward Wiegand, the son of Raymond Bernard and Verna Lena (Grosnicklaus) Wiegand, was born May 2, 1939, in Petersburg, NE.  He died February 26, 2020, at his home in Avoca, IA, at the age of 80 years, 9 months, and 24 days.

Doug moved to Avoca at a very young age.  He attended school at Avoca and graduated from Avoca High School.  After graduating, Doug drove a milk and cream route for a short time.  On July 22, 1959, he was united in marriage to Patricia Hering in Shenandoah, IA.  Doug and Pat moved to Cedar Rapids, IA, where Doug worked for Collins Radio.  It was here that he worked on the radio equipment for the Apollo Space Program.  Doug then began working for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).  He did education, research, and negotiations for IBEW.  After his retirement in 1994, Doug and Pat returned to Avoca.  Doug lived at his home until the time of his death.

Doug loved spending time with his grandchildren.  He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing.  Doug also like woodworking.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Ray and John; and his sister Yvonne.

He is survived by his wife Pat of Avoca, IA; his sons,  Mike Wiegand and wife Virginia of Roanoke, VA, and Paul Wiegand and wife Lynn of Fredrick, MD; his daughter Chris Lowry  of  Eldersburg, MD; his grandchildren: Brett, Rachel, Kevin, Cory, Sarah, Brenden, Kimberly, Bryan, Keri, Stephanie, Danielle, and Erica; 13 great grandchildren; his sister Anita Killion of Oakland, IA; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Cremation has taken place.  There will be no services at this time.  Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland is assisting the family with arrangements.