Jarrod Wetzel Biggo, age 34, passed away on September 12, 2026. A native of the Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi area, Jarrod was a resident of Mobile, Alabama.

Jarrod attended St. James Catholic Elementary School and St. John High School and was a 2010 graduate of St. Stanislaus High School. During his time at St. Stanislaus, he was a member of the football team and was part of the 2009 State Championship team. He continued his education at Mississippi State University, graduating in 2015 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Jarrod worked as a mechanical engineer with Chemours Company in Pass Christian, Mississippi. During his college years, he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and the Slavic Benevolent Association. He also attended People to People in Washington, D.C., after graduating from the 2004 World Leadership Forum.

Jarrod enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting. He was especially proud of his Croatian heritage and was a member of the Catholic faith. His family, friendships, accomplishments, and heritage were all important parts of his life.

Jarrod was preceded in death by his grandmother, Norma Wetzel; grandfather, Jim Wetzel; aunt, Leigh Adamson; great-grandparents, Jackie and Andrew Gilich; great-uncle, Steve Wetzel; and great-aunt, Mary Gilich.

He is survived by his mother, Jamie Wetzel Morgan, and stepfather, Peter Morgan; his uncle and aunt, James K. Wetzel and Garnette Wetzel; and his great uncle and aunt, Dr. Buddy Brice and Jaye Gilich Brice; Mayor FoFo Gilich, Serena Gilich, and Andrea Gilich, Sr., his first cousins, Andrea and Devlin Roussel; Johneen Gilich Buchignani and John Buchignani; Jacqueline Gilich Wilson and Aaron; Rachel and Keith Wade; Andrew Gilich, Dr. Michelle Gilich, and Grethen Gilich; Dr. Mario and Carol Roybal, Brennan Roybal, Stephen Roybal; Ann Lauren and Jeffrey Migues, Alissa, and Damian; Kathleen and Robert Atkinson; Kenneth and Dawn Wetzel; and Chris Wetzel; Garner, Ashley, and Vivian Wetzel; along with numerous other cousins, extended family members, a great group of friends, and all those whose lives were touched by him.

He also leaves behind his most loyal and loving Greyhound, Selene.

Jarrod will be remembered for the life he lived, the accomplishments he achieved, the heritage he proudly embraced, and the many relationships he shared with family and friends. His memory will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Due to a potential storm scheduled in our area Friday, October 9, services have been rescheduled.

 Visitation will be on Monday, October 12, 2026, from 9 – 11:00 am at St. James Catholic Church, 366 Cowan Road, Gulfport. Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 am in the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Hancock County Humane Society, the Harrison County Humane Society, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Riemann Family Funeral Homes, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Biggo family.