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John Rigden Obituary

Rigden, John S. of St. Louis, MO, November 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Diana (nee Wyllie) Rigden, dear father of (6) children, grandfather of (19) grandchildren, and great-grandfather of (11) great-grandchildren. John taught physics at the University of Missouri St. Louis and was affiliated with the physics department at Washington University. Services: Visitation Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 4pm until 8pm, Service Thursday, November 30, 2017 10am at CHAPEL HILL MORTUARY, 10305 Big Bend Rd, Kirkwood, Missouri 63122. More information is available at www.stlfuneral.com
Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Nov. 27, 2017.

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Douglas Pomfrey

November 21, 2019

A long time ago we were neighbors on Maddison Ave, Painesville, Ohio. Enjoyed
Johns friendship and school buddies, Rest In Peace.

Douglas Pomfrey

December 5, 2017

My name is Douglas Pomfrey and I grew up in Painesville,Ohio on Madison Ave where JJohn lived with his family. We both went to Harvey High School and spent a lot of time together.He was a good friend and always too smart. Congratulations to him and his family for all of his success.

November 29, 2017

John was always such a pleasant man to be around. He was a very kind person.
God Bless his family who I know will miss him. Peace John, Mazie and Karen

November 28, 2017

Dr. Rigden and family, so sorry to hear of your fathers passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Nancy

David Mager

November 27, 2017

Keith,Linda and family. Our deepest Condolences to you upon the passing of your Father. May your many memories of him sustain you at this most difficult time.The Mager family

Jason Woods

November 27, 2017

I shared an office with John for years at Washington University and enjoyed our many conversations about physics, society, and life in general. He will be missed.

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