Richard E. Wiggins, 83, of Greenfield, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013, Hancock Regional Hospice. He was born Jan. 19, 1930, in Greenfield, to the late Harvey and Daisy Mae (Milner) Wiggins.
Richard was a 1949 graduate of Greenfield High School. He married Virginia Roberts on Feb. 15, 1950. Richard was employed by Fisk Sanitation for several years and Millis Electric for 18 years. He also served as Fire Chief for the City of Greenfield from 1982 until 1984.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia Wiggins of Greenfield; son, Thomas Wiggins of Greenfield; daughters, Merry Wiggins of Greenfield, Nancy Dice of Indianapolis, and Penny (Jeff) Johnson of Greenfield; five grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.
Friends may call from 4- 9 p.m., on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel, 1780 West Main Street, Greenfield. Services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, May 31, 2013, at the funeral home with burial to follow at Park Cemetery, Greenfield.
Memorial contributions may be sent to American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.
Online condolences may be shared at www.stillingerfamilyfuneralhome.com
