CALVIN W. RIGGLEMAN
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 24, 1996
Calvin Welton Riggleman, age 75, of Rig, WV, died Monday,
April 15, 1996 at his home.
Born September 1, 1920 in Petersburg, WV, he was the son of
the late Roy G. and Mary Susan (Simmons) Riggleman. He was
preceded in death by two sisters, Blanche Crites and Ruth Hyre.
Mr. Riggleman was an employee with Bean's Lime and Stone Inc.
for 50 years. He retired in January 1996. He was a U.S. Army
Veteran of World War II. Served in the 842nd Engineer Aviation
Battalion and attended several of their annual reunions.
During World War II he was awarded Asiatic-Pacific Theater
Ribbon w/4 Bronze Stars, Philippines Liberation Ribbon w/1
Bronze Star, Good Conduct Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal.
He attended Rig Assembly of God Church and was a member of the
Hardy County Rod and Gun Club. He was a member of the Potomac
Highlands VFW Post 6454 of Petersburg, WV.
Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Alice B. (Rumor) Riggleman.
They were united in marriage on July 2, 1940. She is a resident
of Hampshire Health Care Center, Romney, WV. Also surviving
are four brothers, Elvin S. Riggleman and Roy G. Riggleman,
Jr., both of Petersburg, WV, Forrest Riggleman of Winchester,
VA, Glenn Riggleman of Westernport, MD; five sisters, Nellie
Weatherholtz of Moorefield, WV, Vista Eskridge of Winchester,
VA, Dixie Mauzy of Springfield, VA, Mary Ellen Mauzy and
Irene Iman, both of Petersburg, WV; and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, at the Schaeffer
Funeral Home, Petersburg, WV, with the Rev. John Goldizen
officiating. Burial was in the Riggleman-Barr-Hinkle Cemetery
at Rig, WV. Memorials may be made to Potomac Highlands VFW
Post 6454 or to the American Diabetes Association.
Military graveside services were accorded by the VFW Post 6454
and American Legion Post 78 of Petersburg and the Moorefield
Honor Guard.
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 24, 1996
Calvin Welton Riggleman, age 75, of Rig, WV, died Monday,
April 15, 1996 at his home.
Born September 1, 1920 in Petersburg, WV, he was the son of
the late Roy G. and Mary Susan (Simmons) Riggleman. He was
preceded in death by two sisters, Blanche Crites and Ruth Hyre.
Mr. Riggleman was an employee with Bean's Lime and Stone Inc.
for 50 years. He retired in January 1996. He was a U.S. Army
Veteran of World War II. Served in the 842nd Engineer Aviation
Battalion and attended several of their annual reunions.
During World War II he was awarded Asiatic-Pacific Theater
Ribbon w/4 Bronze Stars, Philippines Liberation Ribbon w/1
Bronze Star, Good Conduct Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal.
He attended Rig Assembly of God Church and was a member of the
Hardy County Rod and Gun Club. He was a member of the Potomac
Highlands VFW Post 6454 of Petersburg, WV.
Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Alice B. (Rumor) Riggleman.
They were united in marriage on July 2, 1940. She is a resident
of Hampshire Health Care Center, Romney, WV. Also surviving
are four brothers, Elvin S. Riggleman and Roy G. Riggleman,
Jr., both of Petersburg, WV, Forrest Riggleman of Winchester,
VA, Glenn Riggleman of Westernport, MD; five sisters, Nellie
Weatherholtz of Moorefield, WV, Vista Eskridge of Winchester,
VA, Dixie Mauzy of Springfield, VA, Mary Ellen Mauzy and
Irene Iman, both of Petersburg, WV; and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, at the Schaeffer
Funeral Home, Petersburg, WV, with the Rev. John Goldizen
officiating. Burial was in the Riggleman-Barr-Hinkle Cemetery
at Rig, WV. Memorials may be made to Potomac Highlands VFW
Post 6454 or to the American Diabetes Association.
Military graveside services were accorded by the VFW Post 6454
and American Legion Post 78 of Petersburg and the Moorefield
Honor Guard.
CALVIN W. RIGGLEMAN
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 24, 1996
Calvin Welton Riggleman, age 75, of Rig, WV, died Monday,
April 15, 1996 at his home.
Born September 1, 1920 in Petersburg, WV, he was the son of
the late Roy G. and Mary Susan (Simmons) Riggleman. He was
preceded in death by two sisters, Blanche Crites and Ruth Hyre.
Mr. Riggleman was an employee with Bean's Lime and Stone Inc.
for 50 years. He retired in January 1996. He was a U.S. Army
Veteran of World War II. Served in the 842nd Engineer Aviation
Battalion and attended several of their annual reunions.
During World War II he was awarded Asiatic-Pacific Theater
Ribbon w/4 Bronze Stars, Philippines Liberation Ribbon w/1
Bronze Star, Good Conduct Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal.
He attended Rig Assembly of God Church and was a member of the
Hardy County Rod and Gun Club. He was a member of the Potomac
Highlands VFW Post 6454 of Petersburg, WV.
Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Alice B. (Rumor) Riggleman.
They were united in marriage on July 2, 1940. She is a resident
of Hampshire Health Care Center, Romney, WV. Also surviving
are four brothers, Elvin S. Riggleman and Roy G. Riggleman,
Jr., both of Petersburg, WV, Forrest Riggleman of Winchester,
VA, Glenn Riggleman of Westernport, MD; five sisters, Nellie
Weatherholtz of Moorefield, WV, Vista Eskridge of Winchester,
VA, Dixie Mauzy of Springfield, VA, Mary Ellen Mauzy and
Irene Iman, both of Petersburg, WV; and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, at the Schaeffer
Funeral Home, Petersburg, WV, with the Rev. John Goldizen
officiating. Burial was in the Riggleman-Barr-Hinkle Cemetery
at Rig, WV. Memorials may be made to Potomac Highlands VFW
Post 6454 or to the American Diabetes Association.
Military graveside services were accorded by the VFW Post 6454
and American Legion Post 78 of Petersburg and the Moorefield
Honor Guard.
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 24, 1996
Calvin Welton Riggleman, age 75, of Rig, WV, died Monday,
April 15, 1996 at his home.
Born September 1, 1920 in Petersburg, WV, he was the son of
the late Roy G. and Mary Susan (Simmons) Riggleman. He was
preceded in death by two sisters, Blanche Crites and Ruth Hyre.
Mr. Riggleman was an employee with Bean's Lime and Stone Inc.
for 50 years. He retired in January 1996. He was a U.S. Army
Veteran of World War II. Served in the 842nd Engineer Aviation
Battalion and attended several of their annual reunions.
During World War II he was awarded Asiatic-Pacific Theater
Ribbon w/4 Bronze Stars, Philippines Liberation Ribbon w/1
Bronze Star, Good Conduct Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal.
He attended Rig Assembly of God Church and was a member of the
Hardy County Rod and Gun Club. He was a member of the Potomac
Highlands VFW Post 6454 of Petersburg, WV.
Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Alice B. (Rumor) Riggleman.
They were united in marriage on July 2, 1940. She is a resident
of Hampshire Health Care Center, Romney, WV. Also surviving
are four brothers, Elvin S. Riggleman and Roy G. Riggleman,
Jr., both of Petersburg, WV, Forrest Riggleman of Winchester,
VA, Glenn Riggleman of Westernport, MD; five sisters, Nellie
Weatherholtz of Moorefield, WV, Vista Eskridge of Winchester,
VA, Dixie Mauzy of Springfield, VA, Mary Ellen Mauzy and
Irene Iman, both of Petersburg, WV; and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, at the Schaeffer
Funeral Home, Petersburg, WV, with the Rev. John Goldizen
officiating. Burial was in the Riggleman-Barr-Hinkle Cemetery
at Rig, WV. Memorials may be made to Potomac Highlands VFW
Post 6454 or to the American Diabetes Association.
Military graveside services were accorded by the VFW Post 6454
and American Legion Post 78 of Petersburg and the Moorefield
Honor Guard.
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