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1924
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2011
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George Riggleman Obituary
Mr. Riggleman was born February 2, 1924 in Shenandoah County, son of the late Edward and Ethel Dellinger Riggleman.
He served in the United States Army during W.W. II.
Mr. Riggleman was a member of Flat Rock Church of the Brethren in Forestville.
He was predeceased by his wife, Fern Arline Sine Riggleman on May 26, 1983 whom he married March 14, 1946.
He is survived by five daughters, Frances Barb of Timberville, Betty of Harrisonburg, Norma Foltz of New Market, Mary Dinges of Edinburg and Christine Baker of Mt. Jackson; three sons, Carl E. Riggleman of Woodstock, Weldon E. Riggleman of Quicksburg, and George "Buck" A. Riggleman of Mt. Jackson; a sister, Hilda Arnaud of Harrisonburg; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by two sons, Toby Riggleman and Roger Riggleman.
Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Flat Rock Church of the Brethren with Rev. William Zirk officiating. Burial will follow at Flat Rock Cemetery, Forestville.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dellinger Funeral Home in Mt. Jackson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601 or charity of choice.
Condolences may be sent to www.dellingerfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for George Riggleman
October 28, 2011
May God bless you and be with you at this time of loss
Pauline Minton
Ellen Ryman
October 28, 2011
To the Riggleman Family, I am so sorry of the passing of your Dad. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I will be thinking of all of you. Sincerely, Ellen (Wellard) Ryman
October 27, 2011
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, the suffering is now over. You have our sympathy. We just lost David a couple weeks ago, too. The David Tusing Family. May God bless each and everyone.
Jack & Kathy Frady
October 27, 2011
Buck, Vicky and Children.... Jack and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Know that he has now found peace and has been reunited with your mom and brothers to whom he has missed for so many years. Please find comfort that there are those of us who care about you and are here to help in anyway we can. We'll continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark & Lori Carroll
October 27, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless you and give you strength.
October 27, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in their time of need.
John and Donna Swartz
Quicksburg VA
October 26, 2011
sorry for your lose i have not seen him sence iwas child.you are in my prayers bettyjordan evans brooksville fl
Janet Adkins
October 26, 2011
Norma and family.... Please except my deepest and sincerest sympathy to you and your family during the passing of your father. Please know prayers are being sent your way - God Bless.
Virginia Riggleman / Horner
October 26, 2011
Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.
Steven Sager
October 26, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donna Brady
October 26, 2011
Norma and family: So sorry to read about the passing of your earthly Father. May your Heavenly Father bring you comfort and peace during these difficult days and forever.
Dennis Tusing
October 26, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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