Charles Gigous, 40, of Leesburg, went on to lands of God’s eternal summer July 31, 2013. He was a loyal and loving son born to Alan and Linda Lemler Gigous April 26, 1973. On Dec. 17, 1994, he married his one and only true love, Sherry Lynn Foster, who survives. He graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1993. He worked at R.R. Donnelly & Sons from 1993-96; Indiana Coated Fabrics from 2003-04; Fabwell from 2004-06; Nisco, Bremen plant from 2006-09; and Clunette Elevator Inc. from March 2010 to present. He was a hard worker who wanted nothing more in life than to love and take care of his family. He was a generous and gentle soul, was kind to animals and small children adored him. He was especially proud of his own children, whom he loved to no end and was so proud of their accomplishments and generous spirit. He also loved tractors, classic and fast cars. He celebrated a most wonderful 40th birthday this past April with his family at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds race track. He was blessed by the births of his four children: Augustus, Adora, Mahalabelle and Idyllwylde, who all live at home in Leesburg; his parents, Alan and Linda Gigous, Leesburg; a brother, Ezra Gigous, Oswego; two sisters, Lurena Kerlin (and companion Jason), Pierceton, and Debra (and spouse Eric) Barth, Warsaw; a beloved nephew, Kane Bradley, Pierceton; and a niece, Maria Kovach, Warsaw. A celebration of his life with prayers and hymn singing will be held at his home church, Clunette United Methodist, at a later date. To Charles, life was a celebration. It was always his wish that when his time came, that family and friends would wait for a good day and have a picnic at the Chinworth Bridge and it should be “a pig in the ground and beer on ice.” Plans are pending. Mishler Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mishlerfuneralhomes.com
