Richard G. Wiggins, 81, of Red Creek, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at his home. Born in Ira, the son of the late Ernest Glen Wiggins and Edna Hadcock Wiggins, he attended Cato and Red Creek Schools and after college became a teacher at the Southern Cayuga, North Rose-Wolcott and Red Creek School District. He was a United State Army Veteran having served his country in 1955-1956. He was a member of the Red Creek Methodist Church as an administrative board member. He was also a member of the Red Creek Retired Teachers, the American Legion, served on the Red Creek library board, the Martville Cemetery board of directors, and often volunteered for delivering meals on wheels.
Other than his parents, Richard is predeceased by his brother, Douglas Wiggins. He is survived by two nephews, Thaddeus (Gretchen) Wiggins, Michael (Brenda) Wiggins, and one niece, Stacie Wiggins, as well as many friends and relatives.
A memorial service will take place at 2:00pm, Saturday, October 22, at the Red Creek United Methodist Church, Red Creek. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Richard to a donation of ones choice. Arrangements are in care of the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, Red Creek.