George Riggle, age 81, of Sheyenne, ND, died Sunday, February 6, 2011, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, ND.

George Riggle was born March 29, 1929 in Eddy County, near Sheyenne, the youngest child born to Charles “Charlie” and Elisabeth (Kramer) Riggle. George was baptized at St. John’s Catholic Church in New Rockford, and attended country school between Sheyenne and New Rockford. He began farming with his father, later purchasing the farm. On May 29, 1962, George was united in marriage to Donna Mae “Bunny” Miller at Devils Lake, ND. They lived for a time on the family farm. In the early 1970’s, he rented out his land and moved to Sheyenne, and went to work at Farmers Union Oil Co. He then worked for many Sheyenne area farmers until his retirement. George & Donna later divorced, but remained friends.

George loved to play cards, enjoyed being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and also had a cherished collection of old records of music from the 50’s.

His is survived by one daughter, Joni Riggle of Sheyenne; two sons Kevin Riggle and David “Dobbs”(Arliss), both of Sheyenne; three grandsons, Mark and Jordan Riggle, Derrick Chaske, one granddaughter, Felicia Sherman; one adopted grandson, Aiden; two great-grandsons Dominick and Tyler Riggle, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

George was preceded in death by his wife Donna; his siblings: Edward, Roy, Elizabeth “Betty” Satterlund Buckhouse; Marie Severson, Olene Lommen, Martha Johnson Collar, and three that died in infancy: John , Mildred, William, and one grandson, Charles John.

 

FUNERAL SERVICE: St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford, ND

DATE AND TIME: Friday, February 11, 2010 at 10:30AM

BURIAL: Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford, ND (in the Spring)