Dennis Riggs

Dennis Riggs, he was my daughter´s favorite teacher. In fact he´s the reason she decided to become a teacher herself. He made learning interesting and fun! I used to see him at the crack of dawn most mornings hiking Mt. Woodson. In the past several years, I would run into him hiking in the grasslands preserve. Such a kind wonderful man. I knew he was ill, but just found out today that he had passed. My heart breaks for his family and friends, what a huge loss.

Mr. Riggs was my kindergarten teacher and he was the most kind person and always had that cowboy hat. His class was where I met my best friend, whom we have been inseparable since for over 26 years. His class was also where I started my polished rock obsession throughout elementary school, to which I still have the majority of to this day. I am so very sad to hear of his passing. Condolences to all the family members. May you Rest in Peace, Mr. Riggs.

So very sorry to see that my children´s favorite teacher has passed. He was a wonderful teacher and human being! He will be missed. Rest in Peace Dennis! Condolences to his family and friends. May they find comfort in his legacy.

Dennis was my younger daughter's kindergarten teacher many years back and she loved him. I sure was surprised to see a tall, cowboy hat wearing man in the kindergarten classroom when we went to "meet the teacher," but he was so kind, caring and so easy going, he made his classroom a safe and loving space for his student; my surprise just melted away and I ended up volunteering to help in the classroom! My family always had fond memories of him. Condolences to you, Linda, and your family....