Jeremy John Bigler, age 32, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016, in New Glarus. He was born on October 20, 1984, in Monroe to his parents, William Bigler and Judith Bufton.

Jeremy graduated from New Glarus High School in 2003, and then attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He worked as a manager at the Pizza Huts in Dodgeville and Monroe, Paoli Pub, Ott Haus, Kleeman's and Puempel's. Jeremy was a history and trivia buff, he loved to challenge anyone in a trivia contest, bowling, bags, and darts. He was also an avid football, basketball, baseball, and golf fan. He had a generous heart and had donated his hair to Locks of Love. Jeremy was a likable guy who could bring a smile to anyone he met and engaged in conversation.

Jeremy is survived by his parents, Bill (Conni) Bigler and Judy (Steve) Arn; girlfriend, Tracy Owen; brothers, Travis Bigler and Cody Arn; sisters, Kim Bigler and Audra (Eric) Harmon; grandmothers, Frieda Bufton and Donna Johnson; uncles, Chuck (Lessia) Bigler and Rodney (Theresa) Bufton; aunts, Nancy (Russell) Becker and Esther Milks; and nephews, Christian Bigler and Evan Harmon.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leonard and Charlotte Bigler; grandfather, Rollin Bufton; uncle, William Bufton; and brother, Trevor Moen.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, December 16, 2016, at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 506 Twelfth Avenue, New Glarus, WI, with the Rev. Gene Talley officiating with burial in the Swiss Church Cemetery.

Relatives and friends called from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at the Zentner-Beal Funeral Home, 29 Sixth Avenue, New Glarus, WI.

Jeremy leaves behind an empty hole and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. With all our love, Mom and Dad.

An online memorial with guestbook is available at http://www.bealfuneralhomes.com.