Warren Riggs, age
90, of Chesterton passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015. He was born on
October 14, 1924, in Momence, Illinois, to Lucille (Egen) and Wesley Riggs
who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death are his sisters,
Doris Ramirez and Karen Winders.
He is survived by
his wife of 72 years, Eulora “Laurie” (Ravn) Riggs, sons John Riggs of
Bellingham, WA, daughter Penny (Jim) Marx of Valparaiso, along with
grandchildren Brian Marx of Porter, IN, John (Holly) Marx of Valparaiso, IN,
and Andrew (Jessie) Riggs of Bellingham, WA. He leaves behind six
great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
After the attack on
Pearl Harbor, Warren at age 17, was eager to join in the defense of our
country and asked his dad to sign a waiver so he could join immediately. He
served in the Pacific on the USS Baltimore until his discharge in
October 1945.