Rotha Grace Riggenbach 1926-2011
Rotha Grace Riggenbach, 84 of Columbus Grove and formerly of Delphos, died at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Putnam Acres Care Center in Ottawa.
Mrs. Riggenbach was born on July 18, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to the late Clarence S. and Laura E. (Bohn) Dauber. She married Ray W Riggenbach on August 5, 1946 and he preceded her in death on Feb. 7, 2010.
She had a short career as a secretary for Goodrich Rubber Co., in Akron, enjoyed playing the organ for her church in Delphos.
Surviving is her daughter, Nancy (Gene) Leatherman of Arlington, Ohio.
Other survivors are grandchildren, Jennifer (Thad) Dempster of Arlington and Michael (Teresa) Leatherman of Columbus, three great granddaughters, Abbey and Kelsey Dempster and Vivian Leatherman as well as nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Thurle Boyer; a brother, Ralph Dauber; brother in law Charles Boyer; and a sister in law Inez Dauber.
There will be no services according to her wishes.
Memorials may be made to Putnam Acres Care Center in Ottawa. Online condolences may be sent to www.chiles-lamanfh.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton.
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