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Wayne Thomas Riggins

Birth	:	29 Jan 1921 Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Sep 2011 Wanblee, Jackson County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Wanblee Cemetery, Wanblee, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.5667100, -101.6562100
Description	:	Wayne T. Riggins age 90 of Wanblee, South Dakota , died September 28, 2011, at his home near Wanblee. Wayne was born January 29, 1921, in Kinsley, Iowa, the son of Floyd "Pop" and Marie (Dugan) Riggins. In 1932, at the age of 11, the family moved to the Garner place on Bear Creek in Washabaugh County, South Dakota. Wayne attended Garner School through the eighth grade. In May 2005, he was honored at Kadoka High School's commencement ceremony as a veteran and was presented with an honorary high school diploma. As a young man he bought a few cows and... Read More	Wayne T. Riggins age 90 of Wanblee, South Dakota , died September 28, 2011, at his home near Wanblee. Wayne was born January 29, 1921, in Kinsley, Iowa, the son of Floyd "Pop" and Marie (Dugan) Riggins. In 1932, at the age of 11, the family moved to the Garner place on Bear Creek in Washabaugh County, South Dakota. Wayne attended Garner School through the eighth grade. In May 2005, he was honored at Kadoka High School's commencement ceremony as a veteran and was presented with an honorary high school diploma. As a young man he bought a few cows and ranched until he was drafted into military service in 1944. Serving in the Army, Company C, 2nd Infantry Division, he saw active duty as a rifleman and supply personnel. His tour of duty took him throughout Europe during the Rhineland Campaign. He was honorably discharged in 1946. On August 4, 1947, Wayne was united in marriage to Bonnie May Stephens at Wessington, South Dakota. They lived in Sioux Falls and Kingsley, Iowa during their first years of marriage. In 1949, they returned to South Dakota, and made their home on a ranch west of Wanblee. Sixty-four years of marriage was enriched by their four children, Stephen, Marla, Ella, and Sterling; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Wayne enjoyed working as a skilled brick layer and loved ranching with his brothers Rex and Harold and later his sons. Wayne was a member of the Bennett County American Legion Post #240 for many years. One memorable highlight for him was attending the World War II Memorial Dedication in Pierre in 2001. Survivors include his wife Bonnie of Wanblee; two sons Stephen Riggins and his wife Linda of Kadoka, and Sterling Riggins and his wife Jill of Wanblee; two daughters Marla Nelson and her husband Dan of Creighton, and Ella Hindman and her husband Troy of Kadoka; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three sisters Cloreta Eisenbraun and Faye Eisenbraun, both of Kadoka, and Valene Perault and her husband Bud of Belvidere; and numerous nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers Cecil, Rex, Harold, Lynden, Tuffy and Jerry; and one sister Ercell Albin. Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. Friday, September 30, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 1, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, with Father Bryan Sorensen as celebrant. Interment with military honors will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Wanblee Community Cemetery in Wanblee. A memorial has been established. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 10:30 a.m. Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church Kadoka, South Dakota CELEBRANT Father Bryan Sorensen MUSIC JoAnne Stilwell - Pianist Samantha Nelson - Vocalist "Here I Am Lord" Shaun McKay - Vocalist "God Must Be A Cowboy" USHERS Josh Hicks - Blaine Hicks PALLBEARERS Wayne's Grandsons Zane Riggins - Cole Hindman Clay Hindman - Wayne Hindman Tom Riggins - Charlie Riggins Robert Riggins - Nathan Riggins Jake Nelson HONORARY PALLBEARERS Wayne's Granddaughters Amber Cornella - Heather Riggins Anna Garon - Samantha Nelson Trena Riggins - Brigit Schofield - Abby Carlson INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 1:30 p.m. Wanblee Community Cemetery Wanblee, South Dakota

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Wayne Thomas Riggins death on 28 Sep 2011 in Wanblee, Jackson County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.5667100
Longitude: -101.6562100

Family Members:

Parent

Floyd Cecil “Pop” Riggins

(1891 - 1972)

Marie Elizabeth Dugan Riggins

(1891 - 1983)

Spouse

Bonnie Mae Stephens Riggins

(1926 - 2013)

Siblings

Ercell Eileen Alice Riggins Albin

(1913 - 2006)

Francis Cecil Riggins

(1915 - 1936)

Rex Leroy Riggins

(1917 - 1992)

Rex Leroy Riggins

(1917 - 1992)

Harold Emmet “Duke” Riggins

(1919 - 1998)

Cloreta Clare Riggins Eisenbraun

(1927 - 2015)

Thelma Faye Riggins Eisenbraun

(1930 - 2021)

Valene Marie Riggins Perault

(1932 - 2014)

Jerry Lee Riggins

(1935 - 1995)

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