Emma Louisa Riggs

January 08, 1925 - January 30, 2010

EMMA LOUISE RIGGS

Emma Louise Riggs, of Atlantic and formerly of Cumberland, passed away Saturday, January 30, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa.

The daughter of Frank and Ada Lechner, Emma Louise was born January 8, 1925 in Cumberland, Iowa. 'Emalu' graduated from Cumberland High School. She was married to Max E. Query and lived in Atlantic and California. She was a member of the Christian Church and later transferred to the Methodist Church after she married William “Bill” M. Riggs.

Following Bill’s passing, Emalu moved into 800 Chestnut. She will be remembered for her enjoyment of laughter, endearment to her friends and as a perfect homemaker.

She is survived by her nephew John Welton and wife Georgia; her nieces Sue Campbell and husband Johnny; Patty Rogers and husband Jim; her nephew Mike Lechner; sister-in-law Maxine Query; great nieces, Darcie Miller, Dawn Haley, and Bethany Rogers and great nephew Bob Haley; and other nieces, nephews cousins and their families.

Emalu was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, sister Goldie Welton; brother and sister-in-law, Virgil and Jeanette Lechner; great nephew 'Matt' Rogers; and brothers-in-law, George Welton and Lloyd Query.

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THE 23RD PSALM

The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth
me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of
righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod
and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine
enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days
of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Funeral Information

Her memorial service, welcoming relatives and friends, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 3 at Cumberland United Methodist Church in Cumberland. Pastor Dick Krambeck will officiate. Family committal service in the Villisca Cemetery is pending. A luncheon will be held following the Memorial Service at the church.

There will be open visitation for signing Emalu's guest book Sunday afternoon and evening and daily from 8:00 to 5:00-until services.

IN HER LOVING MEMORY
Emma Louise Riggs

BORN
January 8, 1925

ENTERED INTO REST
Saturday, January 30, 2010
At the Age of
85 Years and 22 Days

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Two O'clock in the Afternoon
Wednesday, February 3,
Cumberland Methodist Church
Cumberland, Iowa

OFFICIATING
Pastor Dick Krambeck

MUSICAL SELECTIONS
“How Great Thou Art”
“Beyond the Sunset”
by the Congregation

PIANIST
Elaine Krambeck

FAMILY COMMITTAL SERVICE
Villisca Cemetery
Villisca, Iowa

FLOWER COMMITTEE
Karen Herring and Michele Herring
HONORARY
Cheryl Zimmerman