U.S. Army
WWll
Elmer Joseph Rigdon
April 5th, 1921 - March 7th, 2007
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Elmer Joseph
Rigdon of Farmington passed away
on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at Presbyterian Manor, at the age of 85 years.
He was born on April 5, 1921, in St. Francois County, the son of the late
Simon and Elsie (Barnes) Rigdon.
He was also preceded by his first wife, Evelyn Rigdon,
a brother, Norman L. Rigdon, a
sister, Alma Merritt, and an infant sister. Mr. Rigdon
was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington. He proudly
served his country in World War II in the U. S. Army. He served with the
489th AAA Battalion in the European Theatre and participated in the Battle
of the Bulge. Elmer was an active and dedicated Life Member of the VFW Post
5896, member of the American Legion Post 416, member of the
AMVETS and a member of the Elks Lodge
1765. He worked at Wichman Motor
Co. and Wohlschlaeger Motor Co.
in Farmington. Elmer loved gardening, always sharing the bounty of his
garden with others. He liked growing flowers and working in his yard. He is
survived by his second wife, Thelma (Pogue) Rigdon,
two sons, Tom Rigdon (Carolyn)
and Jim Rigdon (Carol), all of
Farmington, stepson, Geoffrey Aslinger
(Robin) of Union, MO, stepdaughter, Jackie Ward of Farmington, five
grandchildren, Brian Rigdon
(Sandra), Mike Rigdon
(Stephanie), Scott Rigdon
(Christy), all of Farmington, Christy Byrd of Festus, and Kelly Roberts
(Justin) of Joplin, eleven great-grandchildren, thirteen step-grandchildren,
and twelve step-great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends, and his fellow veterans also survive. Friends may
call at Cozean
Memorial Chapel from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2007. A Veterans
Service will be held at 7 p.m. and an Elks Lodge Service at 7:30 p.m. on
Friday. Visitation on Saturday from 7:30 to 10:45 a.m. A Funeral Mass will
follow at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington. Burial
with Military Honors will be at New Calvary Cemetery. |
| Memorials: |
| Memorials may be
directed to HospiceCare, Inc., VFW Post 5896 or St. Joseph Catholic Church
of Farmington. |
| Cemetery: |
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New Calvary Cemetery Highway H Farmington, MO 63640 (map/driving directions) |