IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Richard Dean

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Riggle

September 12, 1945 – October 24, 2021

Obituary

Richard Dean Riggle Sr., 76, of Ford City, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Dick was born on September 12, 1945, in Kittanning, PA and was the son of the late Edward Earl and Lottie (Crownover) Riggle. He was raised and attended school in Ford City, PA when he was drafted into the United States Army as an engineer in Vietnam. After his service, Dick worked in the coal mines for 33 years, 30 of those years were in Emery County, UT where he raised his family and made many life-long friends. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and of the Kit-Han-Ne Car Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and showing off his old red truck. Dick is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helen (Gamble) Riggle of Ford City, PA; two sons, Richard (Nicki) Riggle Jr. of Castle Dale, UT and Edward (Shaily) Riggle of Stansbury Park, UT; a sister, Darletta (Riggle) Beers of Kittanning, PA; his grandchildren, Chase (Lacey) Riggle, Caden (Joana) Riggle, Kamree Campbell, Sienna Riggle, and Annika Riggle; his great-grandchildren, Hagan Young and Jentry Riggle; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dick is preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Gerboc, Jean Riggle, and Margaret Smith as well as three brothers, Paul, Earl, and Donald Riggle. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm with a service at 6:00 pm officiated by Pastor Rick Gamble at the Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home Inc. 2842 River Road Vandergrift, PA (724) 567-7006. Online condolences may be made at Gamblefh.com.
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Visitation

October
30

Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home

2842 River Road, Vandergrift, PA 15690

4:00 - 6:00 am

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home Inc. 2842 River Road Vandergrift, PA (724) 567-7006.

Service

October
30

Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home

2842 River Road, Vandergrift, PA 15690

Starts at 6:00 pm

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, October 30, 2021, for a service at 6:00 pm officiated by Pastor Rick Gamble at the Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home Inc. 2842 River Road Vandergrift, PA (724) 567-7006.

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