Jeremiah Higgins

Jeremiah 'Jerry' Higgins, age 83, 2871 Green Bass Rd., Rhinelander, passed away October 15, 2012 at Ministry St. Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander. Jerry was born November 29, 1928 in Milwaukee, the son of Harold and Grace (Miller) Higgins. He married Joan McCarthy on January 20, 1955 in Chicago. She passed away in 2010. Jerry moved to Rhinelander from the Chicago area in 1989, was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and enjoyed golfing. Survivors include: Children Maureen Higgins Rhinelander Patrick Higgins Arlington Heights, Illinois. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, wife - Joan, and son - Tim. A Memorial Mass for Jerry Higgins will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sayner. Burial will follow Mass at Star Lake Cemetery in Sayner.