Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Leon “Butch” Quigley passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the age of 89. Butch, who was born on July 29, 1935, in Winneconne to Helen (Crowley) and Leon Quigley, was a bright spirit with a love for life. He graduated from Winneconne High School, where he shone as an exceptional athlete. After high school, Butch proudly served in the Coast Guard for four years.
Butch had a multitude of talents and passions! He owned and operated Quigley Construction, and if you drive through Winneconne, you’ll see evidence of his handiwork everywhere. In his retirement, he took up beekeeping, became an excellent gardener, and enjoyed woodworking, crafting beautiful furniture for his family and friends. Hunting and fishing were among his favorite pastimes, especially those beloved annual trips to the deer camp and fishing in Minnesota with friends. But above all, Butch adored being out on the water, enjoying the laughter and camaraderie while captaining his pontoon boat on Lake Poygan. True to his Irish roots, he was always ready with a hearty laugh and loved sharing a pint or two with his buddies. His workshop was a welcoming place filled with warmth, laughter, and friendship.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores (Bradley) Quigley; his daughter, Jane (Brian) Shea; sisters Ruth Quigley Mills and Margaret (George) Gordus of California; and many nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him dearly.
Along with his parents, Butch was preceded in death by his sisters, Kathleen Quigley, Jo Lenz, Irene Chittim, and his brother, Ed Quigley.
We invite you to join us for visitation at Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on Saturday, February 15, 2025, with a service to be held at noon.
In lieu of flowers, feel free to make a donation to Tunnel to Towers at www.t2t.org in Butch’s honor.
If you wish, please submit online condolences/memories to muellerfh.net.
Tim Fitzgerald wrote on February 17, 2025
Thanks Butch for the many good times, help, and laughs, at the Landing, and in your shop. The story that always comes to mind and makes me grin is you leaving the farm, just before haying season to join the USCG and while at Glenview Air Station and awaiting training the USCG assigned you to a work detail, bailing hay.
Thanks again for helping me bring my house into the 20th century, without your help, the house may not have survived.
By the way, while you’re up there checking things out you may want to check and see if you can find someone to teach you how to whistle properly.
RIP, my friend. Tim and Joleen
Jim, Lisa and Grant Stephenson wrote on February 6, 2025
Dear Dolores, Jane and Brian -
Thinking of the wonderful times we shared together and the great Memories of Captain Butch taking us on his pantoon boat enjoying Lake Poygan and the channel to Fremont and back. Butch was always happy to take our money while playing cards. Heaven gained a great carpenter. Love to all???
David Rust wrote on February 6, 2025
Jane, my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
William Beck wrote on February 5, 2025
My deepest condolences Delores and Jane, I'll always remember Butch and dad driving the piling in the channel for the new shoring. He will be sorely missed
Carol (Carpenter Zeitlow) and Don Parshall wrote on February 4, 2025
Jane, our sympathy to you and your family. I've heard such nice things about your dad. He was a friend to many people.
Pete and Jody Running wrote on February 4, 2025
Sending condolences to the entire Quigkey family.
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