Jul 25, 2020

Dennis L. Riggs

Posted Jul 25, 2020 5:37 PM

Russell resident Dennis L. Riggs passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS at the age of 70.

Dennis was born October 22, 1949, in Wichita the son of Lawrence and Helen (Osgood) Riggs. 

He was united in marriage to Susan M. Scheopner on July 2, 1983, in Colby, KS.  She preceded him in death on November 29, 1999.

Survivors include his two sons, Tim and wife Monica of Wichita and Alex and wife Erin of Russell; two brothers, Charles “Bo” of Hartford, CT and Doug of Bushton, KS; and 5 grandchildren, Tenley, Brecken and Blaise Riggs, Tobey Brockmann and Logan Riggs.

Cremation was planned.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Father George Chalbhagam officiating.  The funeral services will be streamed live on Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel FaceBook page.

Friends may sign the guestbook on Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.  Online condolences may be left at www.olliffboeve.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to His Grandchildren’s Education Fund.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS  67661, is in charge of arrangements.