Michael Trevor Riggen

Michael Trevor Riggen, 55, of Adel took his last breath peacefully on the evening of April 6, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Michael “Mike” was born on October 10, 1968 in Brookings, South Dakota to Brett Riggen and Reva (Owens) Riggen.

From childhood Mike could be characterized as being somewhat of a heathen when all he wanted was to have fun and do it freely. Mike would crack a few jokes or make a comment that only he understood most times and with that famous side grin, we couldn't help but laugh or wonder what he was up to next. Mike used to love watching NASCAR at his uncle Ray's house with the other uncles and his cousins. He was a huge Jeff Gordon fan while the others were all about Rusty Wallace. You would rarely see Mike without one of his many Iowa Hawkeye hats on or his Green Bay Packer Jersey on game day. Mike's favorite era of music was the 80's big hair bands and knew his music trivia well. He enjoyed his family gatherings and talking with friends, but most of all loved being a dad and a grandfather.

He was a machinist most of his adult career, his employment included Frigidaire, Osmundson Manufacturing, Progressive Foundry, Wiese Industries and Louis Dreyfus Company.

Mike was preceded in death by his father; Brett Riggen and step mother; Margie Riggen.

Mike is survived by his mother; Reva Owens of Adel, siblings; Tina (Joe) Gough of Linden, Jeffery Riggen of Adel, Lana (Mark Cadwell) Riggen of Adel, and Christopher (Gwynne) Riggen of Germantown, TN. He is also survived by his two daughters; Cayanne (Kaleb Wessel) Keller of Creston and Marina (Jeremy Lund) Riggen of Omaha, NE, seven grandchildren; Zoe Lund, Ethan Lund, Makinzie Forkner, Garrison Forkner, Zayne Lund, Emerie Lund, and Everleigh Wessel, nieces and nephews; Heather Gough, Jeremy (Ashley) Riggen , Zachary Wessels, Chaz Wessels, Joshua (Natalie) Gough, Samantha Riggen, and Austen Riggen, as well as seven great nieces and nephews.

Mike's family would like you to join them in a Celebration of life that will be held at the Raccoon Valley Community House, 1016 Main Street Adel, Iowa, on April 19, 2024 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Online condolences can be expressed to the family at caldwellparrish.com or mailed to Lana Riggen at 1510 Greene Street Adel, Iowa 50003

“I had a good life and I had fun” - Michael Riggen