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Sam Rigling Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA-A memorial service celebrating the life of Mr. Sam Rigling will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel. Sam passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 in Shreveport, LA at the age of 92. He was born on May 27, 1921 in Jones Creek, Maryland. Sam was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Katherine Means Rigling. Left to cherish his memory is his son, Brad Rigling of Owensboro, KY, daughters Ann Rigling of Benson, AZ and Nancy Hyde of San Marcos, TX, and six grandchildren. Sam is also survived by his longtime loving companion Edith Sloane and her daughter Debra Phillips of Marshall, TX. Sam was a WWII veteran having served as a bomber pilot in Italy and North Africa. Sam graduated from the University of Maryland in 1950. After a long career in advertising he retired as Advertising Manager from SWEPCO in 1983.
He was a self-taught artist, well known in the Shreveport area, with paintings in galleries in Santa Fe, New Mexico, North Carolina and New Orleans. Sam was also an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. Sam was a loving husband, father and grandfather. We smile for you as God has many paintings left for you to do. So go in peace, love and truth and know that you will always be missed.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sam Rigling
Stephen Wellman
June 10, 2021
Aloha! Thinking of the "greatest generation"! Fondly remembering your audaciousness expressed through your vibrant art! Your life was blessed and we were all better for knowing you! God Bless Sam!
Susan Powell
December 17, 2013
I was 20 and working as a waitress in Port Aransas Texas when I saw one of his wonderful paintings. At the time I didn't have the 300 dollars to buy one. I am 53 and I have longed for it ever since. I am watching closely online now. So sorry for the loss of this talented artist.
Sam your legacy lives on in your paintings ...
Stephen Wellman
September 26, 2013
Aloha! We recall fond memories of Sam and Edith in California and Hawaii. Our condolences to the family and to Edith Sloane. Sam will be missed. Mahalo Sam for sharing your joie de vive ... Stephen & Diane Wellman
Beverly Houston
June 17, 2013
My sympathy is extended to my childhood neighbor and classmate, Ann, and to the Rigling family. Best,
Beverly Egan Houston
April Andrusia
June 16, 2013
I'm really going to miss looking in his window and seeing him in his chair, while delivering his mail!! I truly lost a one of a kind customer. Prayers to his family!
June 16, 2013
So sorry for your loss. We lost Daddy in 2004 mother, and Beverly 2 years ago. Larry is living with me in Destin,Fl. Please tell everyone hello. Jan Lofton Roberts
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
June 16, 2013
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Sam Rigling our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Sam. And to Sam it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Sam, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Sam's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Maziarz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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