Brett M. Wiegand

Brett M. Wiegand, 49, of Red Bud, IL, died January 22, 2026, in Red Bud, IL. He was born April 3, 1976, in Red Bud, IL.

He is survived by his mother Joan Wiegand nee Stellhorn; brother Gregory (Melissa) Wiegand; sister Christine (John) Sims; nieces and nephews Alexandria and Riley Sims, and Gwendolyn and Mackenzie Wiegand; aunts and uncles Bob and Willa Mae Prange, Gale "Butch" (Cindy) Stellhorn, Jeanne (Marlin) Stamm, and Gil Stellhorn; cousins; and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father Fred H. Wiegand; and grandparents Fred and Dorothy Wiegand, and Floyd and Helen Stellhorn.

Brett was a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Red Bud. He was a hard worker, devoted son, and had many occupations and excelled at them all. He spent many years as a fireman and at one time was the Waterloo Fire Chief. He enjoyed various car races. He last worked at Anheuser-Busch. He was a member of the Optimist Club and Waterloo Odd Fellows.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: 
St. John's Lutheran Church - Red Bud
or Backstoppers

Memorial Visitation:
3 PM to 8 PM Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
10 AM to 11 AM Thursday, January 29, 2026 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Red Bud, IL

Memorial Service:
11 AM Thursday, January 29, 2026 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Red Bud, IL