Lee County FlArchives Obituaries.....Wigington, Letcher  January 6, 2012
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The News Press Jan. 15, 2012
 Letcher Wigington, in his 93rd year, passed away peacefully at home. He moved 
to Fort Myers, FL in 1955 and then to Sanibel Island, Fl in 1976. He was born 
in Blanchester, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State and the University of West 
Virginia, where he met his wife, Margaret Gibbs Wigingon, who preceded him in 
death.
 He served our country during the World War II as a Major in the Army 
Infantry. He served in French Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, Naples-Foggia and 
Anzio Beach Head. He was awarded three purple hearts and five battle campaign 
stars.After being injured in 1946 he continued to serve as an instructor at 
Command and General Staff School in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. As a Fort Myers 
resident, Letcher was a real estate broker and was President of Michigan Homes 
for the remainder of his career.
 He was preceded in passing by his son, Letcher (Gibby) Wigington III and 
daughter, Jennifer Jane Wigingon.
 He is survived by his daughter and her family, five grandchildren and give 
great-grandchildren.
 The family will receive friends on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 4-6 p.m at 
the Harvey-Engelhardt Funeral Home, Ft. Myers,FL. Funeral service will be 
Saturday, January 21, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow with 
military honors at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. 

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