Daniel James Wigert was born on May 18th, 1966, in Anaconda, MT to Janis and Gary Wigert. On the evening of February 12th, 2024, Danny passed away at his home. Danny was raised by his parents until 8th grade, and then he left to live with his Uncle Don and Aunt Linda Anderson to pursue his passion for rodeo. During his teenage years he was successful in saddle bronc and bull riding making it to the high school and college National Finals. As an adult he was successful in Rodeo as well, making it to the NRA Finals and qualifying in bull riding for the World Finals. He then married Queeda Wigert on September 14th, 1990, and had one son Brock Wigert and raised his daughter Tiora Ferguson.
Danny graduated from Colstrip High School and attended Miles City Community College and Eastern Montana College (MSUB). He earned a degree in Agriculture and attended classes for elementary education. Dan was employed by the Colstrip School District from 1989 to 2004. In 2004 he relocated to Anaconda where he has been employed by the Montana State Prison until the time of his death. Danny enjoyed camping with his family, singing and playing guitar around the campfire, fishing at Georgetown Lake, and his recent favorite “dirt fishing” with Rick Wyant and brother Howie. Danny and his brother Shawn enjoyed making up lyrics and singing one of a kind songs about life.
Danny was a special guy at work too, where he made many people laugh and had many close friends there. There was never a dull moment and had a good rapport with everyone.
Dan was preceded in death by his grandparents Earl and Helen Wigert, Fred Greenup and Hannah Westad, Mother Janice Wigert and brother Shawn Wigert.
He is survived by his wife Queeda Wigert, surviving children Brock Wigert (Katyn Bennett) and Tiora Ferguson, Father Gary Wigert, Aunt Linda and Uncle Don Anderson (Bonus Parents), Brothers Howard (Roxanne) Wigert, Ben Wigert, Bonus Brother Mack Anderson and Bonus Sister Debra (Brian) Williams and Sister-in-law Michelle Wigert. He had numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and extended family.
Services for Daniel were held on Friday, February 16, 2024.
Please visit longfellowfinneganriddle.com to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Danny.
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Danny and his family.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Jonette Doeden says
To All of Danny’s family.
This makes my heart sad. We shared so many good times with Danny in our younger days. He was so filled with joy and quite mischievous A person couldn’t help but smile when he was around. I am praying for all of you this is a very difficult time. God knows.💕. Jonette Balsam Doeden
Don and Lori Finnicum says
Thoughts and prayers. Dan was a great man.
Walt Lockie says
Queeda and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Dans passing he was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michele Steyh says
Ron and I send our sincere condolences for the passing of Dan. We both enjoyed working with him. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Shelley Steyh
Kris Bartholomew says
I always thought a lot of Danny. He was one of the good ones. When I lived in Colstrip he came over and asked if I would help him write his resume for the job in Anaconda. At 2 in the morning I finally had to tell him it was good enough cuz I had go to work at 7:30 am. Just know that I am thinking of all of your family.
Donnbidwell says
Don and Linda our thoughts and prayer are with you at this time
Lorna says
Miss Queeda…Never got to meet the man, that stole your heart(a couple times), so I pray you find strength, healing, love n blessings, as well as Brock n Miss Tiora, I’m so sorry for your loss. Love you n yours.
Randy stanhope says
So sorry to hear about Dan prayers to you all🙏
Jackie McPherson says
Queeda and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Danny as being larger than life, he will be dearly missed.
Garth Sleight says
This breaks my heart. When Dan was in my public speaking class at MCC many years ago, he gave a speech about bull riding. The punchline was that he was lying on the ground looking up at a bull and wondering what his mom must be thinking. When speeches were done for the day, I got up and told Dan, “I would much rather be standing in front of a group of people talking to them than to be lying on the ground looking up at a bull.” Dan’s simple reply was, “I’d rather be on the ground looking up at a bull.” From Dan I learned that bull riders are a very different breed of people. RIP, Dan.
Wayne & Serena Wetherelt Jr. says
Don and Linda
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dean Wang says
Sorry to hear about Dan. Dean & Karen Wang
Karson and Marie Kluver says
Queeda and Family
We enjoyed our visits with Dan. Enjoyed his help at branding time. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Jeff and Tamie Simmons says
Queeda and Family,
Jeff and I send our prayers and sincere condolences to you and your family with the passing of Danny. May cherished memories keep him at heart!
Donna Smith says
Queeda
So sorry for your loss.
Donna Smith