Sean A. Wielgat

Sean A. Wielgat, 45, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, IA. He was born on June 26, 1979 in Kankakee, IL to Alan and Julie Moore Wielgat. He was a dedicated employee, working as a fork lift driver for many years, lastly working at a manufacturing plant in Mt. Pleasant IA. Living in the country near the railroad tracks, Sean had an early fascination with trains. Being a "history buff" he collected much knowledge about trains, especially steam trains, along with a collection of railroad memorabilia. Sean enjoyed bowling on a Saturday morning league in Momence with Audrey and Tiny Clark overseeing all the kids. Sean learned to appreciate music and took guitar lessons then later he and his friends formed a band. He had a nice collection of "Classic Rock" albums, guitars and amps. And he loved "Classic Cars", too. When he was old enough his dad taught him to fish and that became another hobby Sean had. Sean was also a bit of a "foodie"; he loved good Chicago style food and also enjoyed grilling. His mom received many pictures of food he grilled or delicious food he ordered at restaurants! During the holidays or family gatherings Sean loved to reminisce about old times and look at old photo albums. He was a great story teller, because he remembered everything, making all the family laugh. Sean had a big heart and was always willing to lend a hand. He was a loving family man and he will be dearly missed by all of his family, fiancé and her children who Sean considered his own.Sean is survived by: his fiancé, Tammy Fross of Fort Madison IA, two step children Nichol Schimmel and Brittany Seaver; two step grandchildren, his mother and step father Julie (Danny) Halama of Beecher IL; his father Alan Wielgat of Sheldon, IL; his sister Alyssa (Daryl) Lewis of Grant Park, IL; his brother Jeremy (Jennifer) Wielgat of Brownsburg, IN; four nieces, Madison, Anabelle, Winry, Riza; his aunt Penny (Jack) Cooper of Kings Mountain, NC; two uncles Tom Wielgat and Don Wielgat, both of Aroma Park, IL. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and an aunt, Gloria Moore. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of King-Lynk Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Madison, IA.

Sean A. Wielgat

June 26, 1979 - October 24, 2024

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