WWII MIA sailor welcomed home with open arms

by Mimi Larsen Courier Staff Writer

Eighty years ago, the Tony Nigg family received official word that their son, Navy Seaman Second Class Laverne “Budd” A. Nigg was missing in action, and later that he was presumed dead. On Saturday, June 4, 2022, he was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Browns Valley, MN with full military honors.

Many, many people from near and far, known and unknown, turned out to show honor and respect to a sailor who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor and who, finally, could be brought home to rest. For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website..