Violet Ruth

Riggenbach

Violet Ruth Riggenbach, age 93, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the Laurels of Defiance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Violet was born on February 23, 1929 in Paulding County, OH to the late Virgil and Katie (Wilder) Guingrich. On November 21, 1947, she married Vernellas "Vern" Riggenbach, who preceded her in death on June 5, 2008. Violet spent her life creating a loving home for her family and she was a charter member of Paulding Church of Christ.

Violet is survived by two sons: Jerry (Pam) Riggenbach, Paulding, OH and Tom (Carol) Riggenbach, Martinez, GA; two daughters: Shirley (Mike) Graham, Hudson Oaks, TX and Natalie (Dan) Garrick, Danbury, CT; siblings: Mildred Green, Phoenix, AZ; Lorene Zuber, Celina, OH; Patricia Anselman, Celina, OH; Ralph (Karen) Guingrich, Portland, IN; Roger (Charlene) Guingrich, Celina, OH; Dale (Mary Ann) Guingrich, Celina, OH; 14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.

Violet is also preceded in death by her son, Rex Riggenbach; daughters, Teresa Cottrell and Rita Fahrlender; grandson, Brett Riggenbach; siblings: Eilene Ziegler, Valeria Baron, and Earl Guingrich.

Funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Paulding Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Live Oak Cemetery, Paulding.

Visitation will be 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 9:00 A.M. until time of services on Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made in Violet's name to Shults-Lewis Child and Family Services, P.O. Box 471, Valparaiso, IN 46384.