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Monday, February 20, 2012
19109 Craig Street
New Boston, Michigan, United States
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Andrea Mekas posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
i am late finding out about his passing, but still wanted to share my condolences.. Mr Riggs was my principal at Eberwhite and he has crossed my mind many times the last 40 years. He was good man..stern and a leader but also very cool and fair. I got in trouble a few times, we always worked it out. He taught me magic tricks; like how to make my thumb look like it wasnt attached to my hand lol and he gave me my first kitten ever in Kindergarten and i have loved cats ever since 3 Couldnt have asked for a better principal, he was my favorite. Rest in Peace Mr Riggs.
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Mark Fisher posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
I was soo very sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Riggs was a great teacher and person. I had him in 5th and 6th grades at Mason elementary. I also had spoke with him a few years ago as I wanted him to know the influence he had on myself and many others.
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Ron Peppler posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
I too was blessed to be in Mr. Riggs' 6th grade class at Mason... where he left lasting memories with sooo many of us...the good-hands you shared as a mentor are carried forward by all that you touched! Cheers and God Bless you Sir!
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Candy Swanson posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
I adored Mr. Riggs who was my teacher for 5th and 6th grades. He was unique and fascinating the one about whom I always refer when asked about the most influential people in my life. The staff at Mason was in awe of him (from a former colleague of his) he was a Top Gun in our world. He was my inspiration for always working for excellence instead of settling for mediocrity. He taught us Christmas carols in German and we gave a concert for the school. I can still belt out O Tannenbaum in German to impress and amaze. He and Mrs. Ralph were a pair of shoes for the Halloween parade, each taking a step and the other then following. He always popped peppermint life savers. He took us to Selfridge to sit in a jet. To be in Mr. Riggs class was to be elite. Everybody wanted him.we got him for two years, and have benefitted from his guidance for a lifetime. What a life well-lived.
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Elizabeth Wernet Tomaka posted a condolence
Thursday, April 19, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I tried numerous times to contact my favorite 5th and 6th grade teacher, but could not find him. He was a major reason I went into education. I taught elementary school and then became a principal. I remember all of the fun things he did in the classroom and tried to emulate him. I think he would have gotten a kick out of the fact that the quietest girl in class found her voice and tried to make a difference as he certainly did.
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David Mast posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
A Great Man A Great Teacher Will Be Missed Mason 5th 6th David Mast Thanks
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Bob Moseley posted a condolence
Monday, March 5, 2012
I remember being principal for a day at Eberwhite and learning that the public address speaker had to have classical music playing 'for the children' AND that it would probably be impossible to fill Milt's shoes.
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David and Pam Traynor posted a condolence
Monday, March 5, 2012
Served many years with Milt in the Guard and as Principal at Eberwhite, he was always helpful and cared very much for the progress of our three kids. His was a life well-lived.
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Judy Pietila Canning posted a condolence
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Milt was only my principal for one year of my 32 year career, but was always my favorite, and the only one to give me a truly honest evaluation. I still think about him every time I drive by that beautiful white house off I-94. He will be missed.
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Paula Hartmann posted a condolence
Sunday, March 4, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of Milt to his family and friends. He will always be the best principal I worked with and a friend. His flying was a big part of his life,and Therapy dogs. My thoughts are with Peg and his children. So many memories. Thank you.
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Keith & Ann McClain posted a condolence
Friday, March 2, 2012
What a guy! My loss was in not knowing Milt better. I met him only through our more recent Air Force pilot class reunions. There is no question he lived life to the fullest, in whatever realm he chose. Our formation has lost a member to a higher calling.
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Moira Birdsall Yuhas posted a condolence
Friday, March 2, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Riggs' passing. I was a student at Eberwhite with him as our principal for all of my 6 years at Eberwhite. He was always outgoing, kind and engaging and we were lucky to have him. I have even baffled my children with his thumb removal trick which he is famous for, in my book.
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Jennifer (Sheredy) Taylor posted a condolence
Friday, March 2, 2012
Mr.Riggs was my Principal at Eberwhite from Kindergarten through the 6th grade. He was a wonderful man who knew his students and engaged with them on a daily basis. I have the fondest memories of Eberwhite and Mr. Riggs' charming, funny and friendly personality!! I will never forget his thumb joke and have showed it to many kids over the years, including my own son. My condolences to his family!
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Felton & Mary Hammond posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
We are very sorry to hear of Milton's death. We met him & Pegi at our 52-Charlie reunions. We send Pegi & his family our sincere sympaty.
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Griffith, Mr. & Mrs Jim (Helen) posted a condolence
Monday, February 27, 2012
My wife and I extend our personal & sincerest condolances.
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Joseph C. Beck posted a condolence
Monday, February 27, 2012
Long time 52-C friend and am sorry to hear of his death. Rest assured that we will all join him some day. May he rest in peace.
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Dick Harvey posted a condolence
Monday, February 27, 2012
Happy Landings my good friend. I'll always remember singing with you. signed - a classmate of 52 Charlie
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Paul D Savage posted a condolence
Monday, February 27, 2012
A sad loss for the 52 C Pilot Training class. My condolences to his family. PD Savage
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MG LeRoy Bartman posted a condolence
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Dear Peg and family, Extremely sorry to hear of Milt's passing. Will always remember his limericks & ukulele playing. He was a great pilot and a great friend. I grieve our loss. MG LeRoy Bartman-USAF Retired
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Campbell family posted a condolence
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Mr. Riggs! He was the principal in our kids elementary school for their entire years there. I will never forget the first time we entered the school building and heard classical music playing in the hallways. He did this, to my delight, all the elementary years of our kids. We will remember him with fondness.
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ron & bev yurchak posted a condolence
Friday, February 24, 2012
Fly on COL. and reach out and touch the face of God. May you forever fly in that great, great air force. Ron yurchak, Bev yurchak, Mac Black, Regie Ion.
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Lori Rudolph posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Dear Peg and family, I will never forget all of our wonderful times. Milt was one in a million and touched, enriched, and enhanced all who had the priveldge of knowing him. May he forever rest in peace. Love Lori rudolph
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Erick W.Kyro, Maj.Gen. (Ret.), MANG posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Sincere condolences to Milt's family. I had the pleasure of serving with Milt in the 127th Wing at Detroit Metropolitan Airport from the mid 1950's to the mid 1960's. Milt was a fine officer, an excellent pilot and a fine friend. May he rest in peace.
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Waldo Cecil posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
My dear friend I have known since we met in AF Cadet training in 1951. We went to Korea together and flew combat from the same base. Milton taught me to play gin rummy which we played every waking hour we did not fly missions. We both maintained that gin rummy got us through Korea. A true friend I shall miss, but never forget. Waldo Cecil
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Steve & Penny Rudolph posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Mrs Riggs and family, Sorry to hear about the passing of a great man.Will always for the rest of my life remember Mr. Riggs taking his thumb off and freaking us all out.Also the trip to expo. Everything was onces ( 11 ) or however it is spell.Great memories on the lake and with you guys.Heaven now has another great guy up there watching over us. Steve & Penny Rudolph
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Ray Vandekerckhove posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2012
Mr. Riggs was my 5th and 6th grade teacher at Mason Elementary School in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (1961-63). He was a great mentor and left a lasting impression on me forever. I plan on attending the memorial service tomorrow to pay my respects to him.
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Dana and Jim Lentini posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2012
Milt was a wonderful man and we were so lucky to call him friend! Sending our condolences to Pegi and the rest of the Miller Family.
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Kimberly S posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2012
My thoughts & prayers are with Milt's family at this time of loss. I enjoyed getting to know him and his wife the past several months. He was a wonderful, caring man. He will be greatly missed.
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Sherri Rudolph Gallagher posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2012
Peg, So sorry about Milt's passing. I know he is in a better place and without pain, and finally at peace. We are in Costa Rica or I would be there for you and the kids. So many, many fond memories. What a great loss. He will be missed by so many. Love, Sherri
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Lt. Col. (ret) Ramona Cloutier-Rudolph & BG (ret) H W (Rudy) Rudolph posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2012
Lt Colonel Milton L. Riggs, poet laureate of the Michigan Air National, will always be in our hearts and prayers. Rest in peace, Milt. . . God is welcoming you. Rudy & Ramona
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JR Rickert posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2012
My thoughts are with all of Milts family. I only knew him for about a year but he made a lasting impression on me. He was a very special man.
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William & Shawn Kasper posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Riggs family during this sad time. It is hard to believe that we have been friends with Milt and Peggy for thirty plus years, all from an ad my parents placed in the local newspaper looking for dock space for their new pontoon boat. Milt and I have had many wonderful occasions flying pilotco-pilot together above southern Lower Michigan. You and your family will always have a special place in our hearts. We have been blessed to have crossed paths with Milt and his family. His wit and sense of humor was delightful! He will be sorely missed. With Much Love, Kelly & Shawn Kasper and Family.
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Patricia Wagner posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Milt was my first principal when I began teaching at Lincoln Consolidated Schools in 1970. I will never forget the support and kindness he showed to me as a new teacher. I recently retired after 36 years of teaching and Milt remains one of the best principals I ever had. His family can be very proud of the man he was. He was a fine example of what an educator should be.
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Linda Terentiak posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2012
I met Milton when he gave a terrific presentation at the Yankee Air Museum in either the late 1990's or early 2000's. We were so delighted we had him back with his lovely wife for a second presentation (and maybe a third time too). His photos taken on training missions from his fighter jet were incredible and beautiful and he told us that in that era, the fighter pilots and their planes were often the only air traffic up there since there were no commercial jets at that time. He had the sky to himself. Again a wonderful and fascinating man that will forever leave an impression on me. Godspeed Lt. Col. Riggs!!!!
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