Hugh C. Briggs

Hugh C. Briggs, 89, of Rockwell City passed away Friday, September 5, 2014 at Stewart Memorial Hospital, Lake City. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at The Church of Christ, Rockwell City, with Rev. Dwaine Simonsen officiating. Burial will follow at Rosehill Cemetery, Rockwell City, where Military Rites will be conducted by the Rockwell City Veterans Organization. A visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 8th at the Palmer and Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City. Hugh is survived by his wife, Kathy; daughters, Linda (Duane) Hanks of Lake City; Kristine (Bill) Davis of Rockwell City; Paulette Ringgenberg of Rockwell City; Debbie (John) McKenney of Lake City; grandchildren, Jerod Grider; Ryan Ringgenberg; Chelsea Webb; Tyler Dow; Afton Daniel; and Jordan Dow; six great-grandchildren; brother, Ulis (Buddy) Briggs. He was preceded in death by his parents; Uncle Frank; siblings, Lloyd; Ruth; Donnie and Carol. Hugh Briggs was born April 17, 1925 in Webster City. He was raised in Webster City where he was raised by his uncle and aunt for a period of time. He graduated from Webster City High School. Hugh served in the United States Navy as a pilot. He was stationed in Pensacola during WWII and continued serving in the reserves. He then returned to Webster City. In 1952, he was united in marriage to Pauline Hunt and after their first child was born the couple established their home in Rockwell City. Hugh farmed south of Rockwell City his entire life. Hugh designed veterinary fiberglass units for "Bowie-Briggs". In 1995, Hugh was united in marriage to Kathryn Lee. Hugh's life was centered around airplanes and farming, but most of all his family and his church. He served as an Elder on the board for The Church of Christ and also was a Sunday School Teacher. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.