Verna Jean Paiga Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Verna Jean Paiga (Rhinelander, Wisconsin), who passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Verna Jean Paiga to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid adieu to Verna's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Verna has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Scottish and John Wm; her husband James "Jim" O. Paiga; her sisters, Mary G. Sims of Tampa, FL and Elizabeth M. Harris of Racine; her son-in-law Kerry K. Frese; and her grandson Caleb J. Frese of West Bend, WI..
She is survived by: her daughters, Heather F. (Michael F. Miller) of Greenfield, WI, Clare M. (Robert W. Braband) of Rhinelander, WI and Laurie Paiga Lopp (Gregory S. Lopp) of Elizabeth, CO. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
