Richard Riggs

Richard “Dick” E. Riggs 88, of Beaver, passed away, peacefully, October 21, 2024. Born August 18, 1936 in Bradford, PA. Dick was the eldest child of three children to the late Eugene and Ethel (Stromburg) Riggs. Dick was a graduate of Beaver Area High School, Geneva College and Westminster College, where he received his Master’s Degree. A faithful member of Park Presbyterian Church, having served as a Deacan. Dick was a veteran of the United States Navy, a teacher in the Beaver Area School District for 37 years, and was the manager of the Beaver Municipal Pool for 17 seasons before retiring. Dick had a love for children and history and was able to share his love for history and mentoring children through the years as a Social Studies teacher. During his retirement, Dick enjoyed reading a book and playing golf with friends often. He always had a love for travel and spending time visiting family. He traveled to Sweden to see and visit where his ancestors originated. He also traveled to Florida, Arizona, California, Washington State, Alaska and Hawaii. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Daneen Riggs; sister, Janice Davis; and brother-in-law Ralph Papandrea. Dick will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 27 years, Sue Amburnsen Riggs; son, Richard Kent (Kim) Riggs; daughter, Kelly Riggs; sister Karen Papandrea; brother-in-law, Walter Davis; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Carolyn & Steve Kozeniewski; step-daughters, Christi (Mark) Ringer, Becki (Tom) Fontaine, Leahrae (Eric) Ringer, Jannasue (Michael) Laris; grandchildren, Jenna Riggs, Caitlin Riggs, Alyssa Ciccone, Christian Hartman; step grandchildren, Cassandra Ringer, Micah Ringer, Haley Schramm, Stephanie Schramm, Wyatt Ringer, Zoe Ringer, Mason Matteo, Luke Laris, Lily Fontaine, Michael Fontaine; great-grandchildren, Kyrie Johnson and Lahni Schramm; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 12 to 4 PM in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. A Funeral Service will be conducted on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11AM at Park Presbyterian Church, 275 Commerce Street, Beaver, PA 15009. Please visit the Noll Funeral Home Inc. website at www.nollfuneral.com for complete obituary. The Family would like to thank Celebration Villa of Chippewa, Gateway Hospice, Fox Run Rehabilitation and caregivers Mary, Nancy, Carrie and Cindy for their care, support and kindness during his illness. You are all greatly appreciated for all you did to care for Dick. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dick’s name to the American Diabetes Association of Pennsylvania or Beaver Memorial Library.