In loving memory of

John Linne Briggeman
February 4, 2021 - October 14, 2020

John Linne Briggeman age 79, of Washington passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at home.


 


John was born on May 9, 1941 in Washington to Omer and Helen (Linne) Briggeman. John graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1959 and went to Austin Peay University on a scholarship to play basketball and baseball and graduated in 1964. His first job out of college was head basketball coach of Montgomery-Barr Reeve High School from 1964-1966 and then Washington Catholic High School from 1972-1977 where he was their Athletic Director, head basketball and baseball coach and History teacher. John retired from Briggeman Roofing Company. He was a member of Knights of Columbus. John was an avid sports fan and spent a lot of time at his second home Ellis Park.   


 


He is survived by his wife Phyllis (Mangin) Briggeman who he married on June 16, 1962; son Edwin (Mendee) Briggeman of Indianapolis; three daughters Anita (Gary) Dunt and Karla (Jack) Mahan both of Washington and Amy (Dale) Schmitz of Petersburg; brother Larry (Bev) Briggeman of Washington; ten grandchildren Courtney Watkins, Jamie Watkins, Matthew Mahan, Emily Mahan, Shane Briggeman, Ethan Briggeman, Madeline Briggeman, Eric Briggeman, Paige Schmitz and Calliope Schmitz and four great-grandchildren.


 


Visitation will be Monday, October 19, 2020 at Ed Lee Mortuary North Chapel, 620 E. Viola St., from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church at 11:00 am with Father Paul Ferguson as Celebrant. Family requests that everyone please wear masks.


 


Family asks that all memorials be made to Washington Catholic Schools, 315 N.E. 3rd St. Washington, Indiana 47501. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com. All arrangements were entrusted to Ed Lee Mortuary.

Tributes

Dennis L Bradley wrote on Oct 19, 2020:

"Phyllis, Ed, Anita, Karla, and Amy you all have our deepest sympathy on John's passing. I knew him as a teacher (I was a student at Montgomery when he started teaching), a colleague at Washington Catholic, a parent, and as a friend. John was always respectful and friendly any time I would see him. It was easy to see that he was a hard worker and a good man. Phyllis, you and John did an nice job with your children. As I recall, they were all pretty good students; hard workers, well behaved and respectful. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Dennis & Mary Bradley"

Mike Mitchell wrote on Oct 19, 2020:

"My deepest condolences to Phyllis and family. John had a great impact on my life and I have many fond memories from my days playing ball for him, going at it in ping pong during PE and also while working for him. I always looked forward to running into him at different events and catching up. I hate not being present for the funeral but am vacationing and not around., know that I am thinking and praying for you all and John. Mike Mitchell"

Greg Thomas wrote on Oct 19, 2020:

"My thoughts and prayers are with John's family. He was the coach at WC when I worked at the Times-Herald and covered all the Cardinal games for the paper. I have always considered him a friend."

Ann Cermack wrote on Oct 19, 2020:

"Phyllis, I was so sorry to read of John's passing this afternoon. My prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time. I will always remember and cherish the good times we had back in the day, Love you, Annie"

Frederick H. Evans, IV wrote on Oct 18, 2020:

"The loss of a dad, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle or friend is always difficult. It can feel as if a part of ones heart is empty. Under these circumstances our hearts are not empty. They are filled with the memories of the many experiences we have with them and the love within those memories live on. In that way he lives on. Sending all of you prayers of comfort and support. Sincerely, Frederick H. Evans IV, Vincennes University ATC"

Tom Palmer& Rita wrote on Oct 16, 2020:

"Prayers!"

Patricia Adams wrote on Oct 15, 2020:

"Phyllis you know I'm here for you whenever you need me. I am just a,phone call away. At least John will no longer feel pain or sickness."

Jean(Seal) and Larry Eschbach wrote on Oct 15, 2020:

"Phyllis and family, So sorry to hear about Johns passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jean and Larry Eschbach"

Rick & Martha Seal wrote on Oct 15, 2020:

"From our family to yours, our deepest condolences. You are all in our thoughts & prayers."