THOMAS A. "ART" BIGGS, 72, of Fort Wayne died Monday, Aug. 14, 2017 at Bethlehem Woods Nursing Home. Born on Feb, 14, 1945 in New Haven, Thomas was a son of the late Ralph and Freda (Lobert) Kugler. He was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps and a Vietnam veteran. He was a member of the American Legion and attended Grabill Missionary Church. Thomas retired from Zollner Piston in 1998 after 30 years of service. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, JoAnn Biggs of Fort Wayne; children, Thomas A. (Larissa) Biggs II of Fort Wayne; Joseph R. Biggs of Fort Wayne; Linda A. (Terry) Lee of North Carolina; Lisa M. (Tom) Austin of North Carolina and Tracy L. Beiswanger of Fort Wayne; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Jack Biggs, Larry Biggs and James Biggs. Funeral Service is 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 at Fairhaven Funeral Home, 6557 N. Clinton Street., with calling from 1 p.m. until time of service. Rev. Bill Lepley officiating. Donations may be made to the family or Grabill Missionary Church. Online condolences to fairhavenfortwayne.com

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