It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David J. Wigham, 66, on February 16, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
David is survived by his loving wife, Becky (Yoder) Wigham, his son Andrew (Laura) Wigham, and his daughter, Allison Wigham. He is also survived by his sister Susan Wigham. He was preceded in death by his parents, John T. Wigham and Greta (Furseth) Wigham.
Dave had a distinguished career as a second-generation attorney, practicing law for 36 years with a focus on oil and gas, general business, corporate law, and real estate. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the College of Wooster in 1989 and his Juris Doctor from the Cleveland State University College of Law (formerly Cleveland-Marshall College of Law) in 1992. His dedication to his profession and clients made him a trusted and respected figure in his field. Above all, Dave will be remembered for his extraordinary sense of humor, his love of Cleveland sports, and his adoration for his family and friends. His warmth, generosity, and quick wit touched the lives of all who knew him. Dave found great joy in fishing, driving his 1967 Plymouth GTX, riding four wheelers, and spending time on the golf course. One of his favorite pastimes was vacationing with his family in Anna Maria Island, FL, where he created lasting memories with those he loved. We could not have asked for a better father and husband. He will be missed dearly.
Friends will be received at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. A private celebration of life will be held on a later date.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
My very sincere condolences to family and friends
Fond memories of working and fun times together in the beginning years of my adventures owning The Reed Warehouses. May you rest in peace my friend and our sincere condolences to your family.
Becky & Family, You have our deepest condolences.
Becky, Drew and Alli…I am so very sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss!! Thoughts and prayers to you all!!
Becky, Drew and Alli, I am so sorry for your loss. David was very kind to me as a junior attorney. He will be missed.
Dave we grew up together at layton school played a lot together you were a truly a wonderful person you will be missed.love ya buddy!
I always enjoyed my times in court with David (he was a top notch lawyer) and out of court at various bar functions over the years.
Becky so sorry to hear David’s passing, your in our thoughts and prayers
I am so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to Becky, Drew and Allie.
I am very sorry for your loss. My Dad, his uncle, was very proud and loved David very much. He always talked highly of him.
Becky & family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll be praying for all of you. I totally know what you are going through. It’s really rough right now, but it does get better & you will be ok. It’s nice to have family & friends to help you through.
I am so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. I always enjoyed seeing Dave. He was a friend to my son , Chris, when he was considering a career as an attorney.
I am stunned that he passed from cancer. He was a very good lawyer. His family has my sympathy and condolences
I am very sorry for his loss
So very sorry to lose Dave. I’ve known him since early days at Layton Elementary. I’m sorry his family has lost a husband, father, and brother, and we have lost a friend, way too early. Sending prayers of comfort.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Sending prayers for comfort during this time
David was at least as good an oil and gas lawyer as his Dad. He clerked in my law office in Cleveland while he was in law school. We shared office space after he joined the Roetzel law firm. He was a wonderful friend. He was utterly devoted to his family. Many will miss him greatly. My deepest condolences to his family.
I am so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Becky, Drew, and Alli- our sincerest thoughts and condolences are with you. ❤️
Dave was a gentle, kind soul. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless.
My sincere condolences to the family.
I am heartbroken for your family. Dave was a good friend. Wishing you peace and healing.
Becky, so saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. We spent many miles together back in our moving days, and I’ve always had great respect for him: his work ethic, intelligence, focus and ambition; indelible memories of his air- guitar playing and love of Todd Rundgren; and there was always work to do on that gem of a GTO that he loved. He brought out the best in his friends and will be missed.
Really enjoined working with Dave at Roetzel. He was a great attorney who knew how to enjoy his work and have fun at everything he did. Will miss him. He was a beautiful person.
So very sorry for your loss. I only met Dave a few times, but I heard many stories about him from my husband, Ross Westlake. Holding you in prayer as you move through this difficult time.
I met Dave long ago when I moved back to Wooster in jr high. We played many interesting games of basketball at the Wooster YMCA. He was always a character! My deepest condolences to his family.
Back in the 80s and early 90s, when life was simpler, Dave was a regular accomplice of mine. As life and nature mandate, family, careers, and age slowed our youthful aspirations, and our social circles drifted apart. But from all these memories, I’ll try to share one that many of the readers here may relate to. Dave thought it would be clever to open our refrigerator and drop a black plastic cockroach in the milk jug. As a consequence, I distinctly recall the “plop” the bug made as I poured the last glass of milk from the jug. After making an angry phone call to Buehlers and a few days passing expecting to become sick, I incidentally mentioned this fiasco to Dave. His nonchalant answer was, “Oh, that was me.”. Typical Dave. Farewell and Godspeed, old friend, and my deepest sympathies to Becky and his family.
Dear Wigham Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have fun and fond memories of Dave. I hope you are finding some comfort in this challenging time.
It’s really difficult to condense to a few sentences a lifetime of experiences that I had with Dave. Our friendship started as young boys in the choir at the Zion Lutheran Church. And yes, we were also altar boys ceremoniously lighting the candles before Pastor Kindsvatter started the service. As teenagers, Dave, Mike Coccia and I found numerous, imaginative ways to get into various predicaments with our parents and other folks in positions of authority. Yet, somehow, someway we managed to find a way to survive – in spite of ourselves. Dave’s Mom told me on more than one occasion how shocked she was that the three of us became successful in our careers. Dave’s term for that was “damnation by faint praise”. As we aged, we would often talk about what we would do once we retire. Even during one of my more recent visits, ever the optimist, Dave would talk about things he wanted to do in 2025. Like any relationship, our friendship wasn’t perfect, but it was real, and it stood the test of time. I will miss you, Dave. Becky, Drew and Allie, my sincere, deep condolences.
I am so sorry to hear about Dave’s passing. Enjoyed many Salter Road stories and conversations with him.
So sad to hear this news. My condolences to his wife and kids.
Dave was a tremendous friend to me and a tremendous family man. I will always remember the time we spent together and the trips we had. My prayers go out to his wife and children.
Becky, Drew & Alli – To you and to all who loved Dave, our sincere wishes for peace. May the coming days hold much love and kindness.