Date : 14 Dec 2015
Location : St. Alphonsus Catholic Cemetery, New Munster, WI
1927 - 2015
Charles L. “Charlie” Riggs, 88, of Salem, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.
Born in Burlington on May 26, 1927 he was the son of John T. and Mary I. “Mamie” (nee Stang) Riggs. He spent his early life in Brighton where he attended school.
On July 1, 1950 he was united in marriage to Lillian Mary Busch at St. Francis Xavier in Brighton. Lillian passed away on February 15, 1975. On October 23, 1976 he married Harriet Martha Wolf-Scherrer who preceded him in death on May 24, 2004. Charlie was a lifelong resident of Brighton.
Charlie was a farmer his whole life. He proudly owned and operated the Riggs Dairy Farm. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, the Pure Milk Association, AMPI and always participated in the Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast and hosted the breakfast in 1988. He loved watching the Green Bay Packers, woodworking, welding, gardening and anything working with his hands. He loved visiting with his family and friends. He was a great outdoorsman and enjoyed riding his John Deere Tractors and his Little Red Truck. He also enjoyed attending Jeddy Fest in Brighton, as an honoree.
He is survived by his daughters, Elaine (Clayton Wagner) Burke, Gloria (Ross) Marshall, Carolyn (Fred) Krick, Mary (Clarence) Daniels; sons, Don (Sandy) Riggs, Cy (Annette) Scherrer and Donald (Joan Bursack) Scherrer; grandchildren, Brenda, Shawn, Carla, Brian, Paul, Matt, Lori, Jenny, Katie, Chris, Corey, Jason, Robyn and Kaleb; 17 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Don Busch; nieces, nephews, other relatives, neighbors and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, spouses and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials go to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church or the Kenosha County Dairy Promotion.
A special thank you goes out to Dr. Taylor and his staff, St. Luke’s ICU Doctors, Nurses and staff and the Crane Family for all they did to provide the best care and support during this difficult time.
Mass of Christian Burial for Charlie will be on Monday, December 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church with Rev. Terry Langley officiating. Burial will follow at St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be on Sunday, December 13th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home.
Kenosha News - Dec 11, 2015