Earl R. Riggin
October 11, 1936 ~ August 18, 2017
Earl R. Riggin, 80, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home August 18, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Earl was born October 11, 1936, in Indianapolis, to the late Richard P. and Jessie (Harmening) Riggin.
He graduated from Manual High School and proudly served in the United States Army. Earl worked for the United States Postal Service for 35 years, retiring as a manager in 1992. He was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Earl was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, having served at Grand Knight of the Msgr. M. Downey Council 3660 and as Faithful Navigator of the Fourth Degree Bishop Chatard Assembly. He will be fondly remembered by a loving family and many friends.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Patricia (Allen); children, Kelly A. (Garry) Ritter, Annette M. (Doug) Means, Richard E. (Maria) Riggin, Rebecca J. (Jeff) Wycoff, and Michael A. Riggin; brother, Donald O. Riggin; sister, Mary Lou Thompson; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, August 21, 2017, in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St., where morning prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2017. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, in St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society or to St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Earl Old Friend having grown up & attended grade school & high school together we enjoyed a great friendship through out our lives. You will be greatly missed.
Joe Ringen
May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss. May the memory of Mr, Riggin bring you comfort and peace.
Jim Dykens a friend of Mike ‘s
Rest In Peace . You will be missed. Rick, Maria, Desmond, and Valerie .
So glad I got to say goodbye… rest easy now … love ❤️ Bill & yvonne
He will be missed by many. Prayers to all who love him.
Michelle and Mitchell Wildman
Earl was such a wonderful man, running around with Becky in our younger days, he always treated me as one of his own. Later in life Pat and Earl babysitted for my son, and he would even call them grandma and grandpa. We all were blessed to know such a good man but some even got to be part of his family. Sorry for all of your loss, Rest In Peace Earl.
Jennetta Tucker-Gambrel
To my Brother in Christ.
May you rest in peace,
and may God bless you
and hold you forever in
in his arms and heart.
Earl, thank you for being such a good influence in my life. You opened your house to me and never complained. You were a hard working man that loved your family and I admired you for that. I loved the way you laughed and had a great sense of what a humor. I loved your family and my thoughts and prayers are with all of them. I know you will find peace and love with our father in heaven. Love, Linda (Schrowe) Owen.
Sorry for your loss Kelly – your family will be in our thoughts and prayers…
– The Tzin Family
I have many good memories of Earl when we were in high school. He was a good friend. To his family, I am sorry for your loss. I pray our loving God surrounds your with His love. Mary C. Heckman Moe.