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Earl E. Riggen

July 19, 1934 — December 17, 2017

Earl E. Riggen, 83, Mooresville, passed away December 17, 2017. Mr. Riggen was born July 19, 1934, in Dana, to the late Elmo and Louise (Keen) Riggen.

He graduated from Dana High School and proudly served in the United States Army. Earl worked for a period of time for B&O Railroad. He worked for 25 years for GM Truck & Bus in transportation, retiring in 1992. Earl enjoyed gardening and an occasional trip to the casino. He was also fond of traveling- often to places to visit his family. Above all, he was a strong family man whose caring and loving ways will be fondly remembered.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Victor Riggen.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Jeanette(Richardson) Riggen, to whom he was united in marriage April 27, 1957; daughter, Lisa Riggen DuBois; sons, Brian S. Riggen (Jennifer Cook-Riggen) and Warren DuBois; brothers, Larry Riggen, Sr., Carl Elmo Riggen, Elmer Joe Riggen; sisters, Patricia Williams and Sally Harpold; grandchildren, Christopher, Nicholas, Courtney, and Connor DuBois; Alexander, Austin, Jack, and Hayden Riggen.

Friends and family will gather on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, 5 to 7 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Additional visitation will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Steve White will officiate the 1 p.m. funeral on Thursday. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may made to the American Cancer Society. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

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39 E High St , Mooresville, IN 46158

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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39 E High St , Mooresville, IN 46158

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

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