Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Riggs, William "Bill" Charles  December 31, 2025
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Hasting's Reminder - Saturday January 2026

WILLIAM CHARLES RIGGS, known to his family and friends as Bill, passed 
peacefully into the arms of Jesus on the afternoon of December 31, 2025. Born on 
June 10, 1950, in Alma,MI to Neal and Barbara Riggs. Bill eventually moved to 
Lake Odessa.
Lake Odessa is the place he ultimately called home, where he found the love of 
his life, my mother, Donna, raised three children, served various community 
boards, including as the Village President, and made a life any man would be 
envious.

Life would take him away from the small town he called home for awhile as he 
served proudly in the U.S. Navy from 1969-1975; with two of those years based in 
Naples,Italy. Upon his discharge from the Navy, he returned to Lake Odessa and 
working at General Motors where he remained employed until his retirement in 
1998.

Despite his naval career & commitment to his job and community, Bill's greatest 
achievement was his family He & Donna (Williams), had been married for over 54 
years, only recently celebrating their Anniversary on December 28th. While being 
married for over 50 years, their relationship dated back to meeting when they 
were children. Their commitment to each other was visible to anyone who was 
fortunate enough to know them.

Bill and Donna have three children, Sarah (Gregg) Palmbos, Matthew and Joshua 
and two grandchildren, Grace & Isabella Palmbos.

Bill is also survived by two brothers, Earl & Douglas Riggs, and one sister, 
Mary O'Neil.

Visitation was held on Wednesday Jan. 7, 2026 at Koops Funeral Chapel from 11 
a.m. until noon at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Funeral services will 
begin at noon with Military Honors.

Additional Comments:
U.S.Navy 
Vietnam

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