William E. Riggs, 88, formerly of 65 Amm Street, Bradford, passed away, Sunday May 3, 2020, at the Pavilion at BRMC.
Born May 8, 1931, in Marion OH, he was a son of the late Ralph and Goldie (McConnell) Riggs.
On July 4, 1953 in Cleveland OH, he married Eleanor "Carita" (Russell) Riggs who preceded him in death on June 22, 1963. On August 2, 1963 in Cleveland, OH, he married Thelma Ruth (Larson) Riggs who preceded him in death on September 7, 2011.
Bill attended schools in Ohio. He enlisted in the United States Army on January 15, 1952 and served in Korea. He was honorably discharged on April 15, 1953.
Bill worked as a Police Officer for the Otto Township Police Department from 1971 to 1980, he also worked for the Otto Township Road Department from 1971 to 1976. He owned and operated Rigg's Garage in Duke Center from 1976 to 1982 and retired from the Allegany National Forest and the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum in 1990.
He attended of the Duke Center Free Methodist Church, and was a Free and Accepted Mason.
Surviving are three daughters, Carita (Leonard) Larson of Bradford, Jane (Robert) Schoonmaker of Bradford, and Susan (Thomas) Freer of Carlisle, two sons William (Pam) Riggs of Chesapeake, VA, and Daniel Riggs of Cheraw, SC, 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, one brother Richard (Geraldine) Riggs of Valley View OH, and several nieces and nephews.
Bill's family invites family and friends to view a Celebration of Life for Bill to be streamed online at www.hollenbeckcahill.com on Wednesday May 6, 2020, at 11:00 am with Pastor Jeremy Childs of the First Baptist Church officiating. Military Honors and burial will follow in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials contributions may be made to the Bradford Hospital Foundation, or the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com