Donald Alan Riggs, Sr., 91 of Sturgeon, died Monday May 24, 2021 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, May 28, 2021 at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia. A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home.

A Graveside service with full military honors will be held 12:00 PM Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville.

Don was born on May 25, 1929 in St. Joseph, MO the son of Mack and Bessie (Riley) Riggs.

He served his country proudly in the United States Army.

Don married Betty Lou Ebert on September 23, 1950 in Papillion, NE and she preceded him in death on March 19, 2013.

Don is survived by his children, Donald Riggs, Jr., of Huntsville, Ronald Riggs of Columbia, Robert Riggs and wife Signe of Imperial, Faye Friedrich of Sturgeon, Jodi Smith and husband Jerry of Fremont, NE, Deana Johannsen and husband Gerry of Sturgeon, John Riggs of Hallsville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Carolyn Kasprisky and husband Kurt of Alma, AR, Martha Hedrick of Omaha, Ron Riggs and wife Nancy of Phoenix.

Along with his wife Betty, Don was preceded in death by a son, William Riggs, grandchildren, Dawn, Brice, Brittany, and Kyle; siblings, Jim Riggs, Louise Goulsby, Gloria Lee Nowlin.

Don enjoyed going to the boat, playing scratchers tickets, and watching NASCAR. He especially loved his family and spending time with them. He was a simple man, and was very proud of his military service.

Memorial donations are suggested to a charity of the Donor's Choice, and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home 104 S. Collier St. Centralia, MO 65240.