Obituary for Dixon L. Riggs

Dixon L. Riggs 1924-2012 Dixon Riggs, 87, of Waterloo died at the Hospice House April 11 after battling with cancer. As were his wishes, there will be no services. He graduated from St. Mary''s High School in West Virginia and was the youngest of six. Riggs entered the U.S. Army and spent two years over-seas serving on campaigns in New Guinea, the Philippines, and Japan. Having accumulated three years of service during World War II, Riggs enrolled at Marietta College, receiving a degree. In 1958 he found himself with an assistant professorship at UNI. Besides teaching, which he loved doing most, he was into many issues and was granted emeritus status upon his retirement of 30 years. He and his wife Merle traveled often. They spent winters in Texas and came back to Iowa to enjoy all the sports at UNI. He is survived by his wife Merle; two stepsons Barry and Brett Thoren; one step daughter Pamela Combs and her husband Larry; and two grandkids Eric and Elliot Combs. He was preceded in death by his beloved siamese cat he had for 15 years.