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James K. Riggle

1928 - 2020

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1928

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2020

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Vandergrift, Pennsylvania

James Riggle Obituary

James K. Riggle, 91, of the Kepple Hill section of Parks Township, died Friday, April 17, 2020, in the QLS West Haven Manor, Apollo. Born June 3, 1928, in Vandergrift, he was the son of the late Elmer and Grace Ferguson Riggle. James had been employed by Wean United and Foundry in Vandergrift as a crane operator prior to retiring in 1985 after 38 years of employment. A member of Pleasant View Brethren Church on Kepple Hill, he enjoyed hunting and running triathlons. Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Loretta Sappe Riggle, of Kepple Hill; his daughter, Linda (Larry) Wise, of North Apollo; two sons, Robert (Ellen) Riggle, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Thomas (Annette) Riggle, of Parks Township; along with seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Riggle. Due to current heath concerns, all services were private. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery, Apollo. Arrangements have been entrusted to DUNMIRE-KERR & ROWE FUNERAL HOME INC., 244 Franklin Ave., Vandergrift.

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Published by Tribune Review on Apr. 22, 2020.

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April 28, 2020

Bob & Ellen and Family , we are so sorry for your loss!! our deepest condolences ...Jim and Mariam Lamison

April 23, 2020

Loretta and family,
Jim was such a wonderful human being. Thinking of him brought back so many wonderful memories of living on Kepple Hill. No one could run up the "windy road" like he did.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care
Love always,
Barbie Terri Lynn

April 23, 2020

Loretta and family
Such a terrible loss Jim was a wonderful man. All the memories living on Kepple Hill came pouring in. No one ran like he did, the rain,snow,or heat could not stop him from running up the windy road.

All our love Barbie Terri Lynn and Stephen

Rick Anderson

April 23, 2020

Hi Bob

Your dad's passing brought back many memories of your parents. He was my first swimming coach in cub scouts!!, I always enjoyed seeing them running past my parents home In Vandergrift .and always taking time to stop and talk. Please say hi to your mother for me. Losing a parent is always difficult. Hope you are well.

Ellen Riggle

April 18, 2020

We will miss you so much.

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