AGE: 76
Riggs, Donald A.
Mattawan
Donald A. Riggs, age76, of Mattawan passed away Thursday morning, April 2, 2015 at his home. He was born October 19, 1938 in Kalamazoo the son of the late Wade K. and Ann Marie (Thompson) Riggs. Donald was a 1958 graduate of Marcellus High School and enlisted into the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War serving as an airplane mechanic. He was employed by Interkal (former Brunswick Corp.) until his retirement in May of 1997. Don enjoyed woodworking, playing the organ, gardening and repairing small engines. On April 13, 1963 in Marcellus, Don was united in marriage to Marilynn L. Rutherford who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Brenda (Erwin) Bunschoten of Paw Paw; son Keith (Sue) Riggs of Kalamazoo; grandson, John Riggs; sister, Judy (John) Loos of Sterling, Co; sister-in-law, Wanda (Tim) Metz of Cincinnati, OH; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sandy Ferrier and an infant brother, Kenneth Riggs. Family will receive friends, Tuesday, (April 7), 2015, 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held following visitation at 12 noon. Interment will follow in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI. at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church, Mattawan. Share a memory or sign the guest book at www.adamspawpaw.com