Michael John Rigdon
March 25, 1948 — September 15, 2016
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Mass of Christian Burial
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Michael John Rigdon
Michael John Rigdon, 68 of Good Thunder, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato.
Visitation will be held 4-8pm, Friday, September 16, 2016 at Mankato Mortuary with a prayer service at 7:45pm. Funeral Mass will be 10am, Saturday, September 17, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Good Thunder with visitation one hour prior. Reverend Jason Kern will be officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. PLEASE NOTE: Highway 66 is currently closed. Please use highway 22 instead.
The family prefers memorials be given to VINE.
Mike, the 9th of 12 children, was born on March 25, 1948 in St. Clair to Ken and Helen (Oman) Rigdon. He attended Tivoli School and St. Clair High School before graduating from Mapleton High School in 1966. On April 28, 1973, Michael was united in marriage to Kathleen Johns at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Mankato.
He was a member of the Army National Guard, American Legion Post 294 in Good Thunder, and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mike worked several jobs and was hired at Honeymead in 1970 and continued there for 38 years until retirement. He held an office in the local union during his career.
In his spare time, Michael loved hunting and fishing with his brothers, trap shooting, playing horseshoes, and being with his family and friends. From fishing trips up north to enjoying the sunshine in Florida, Mike enjoyed traveling. He will be dearly missed by many.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathleen of Good Thunder; children, Melissa Witty (fiancé David Johnson) of Hastings, James (Jamie) of Charleroi, PA, and Dan (Annalise) of St. Peter; grandchildren, Morgan and Jeffery Witty and Austin, Dillon, and Sarah Rigdon; siblings, Charles (Arlene) of Good Thunder, Colette (Don) Metzger of Michigan, James of New Mexico, Judy (Ron) Dare of California, Ron (Conni) of Mapleton, Joyce (Patrick) Shain of North Mankato, Ann (Dean) Nickels of Mankato, and David (Sharman) of Good Thunder; and sisters-in-law, Joan Rigdon, Sharon Rigdon, JoAnn Rigdon, Brenda (Paul) Kampen, and Lorna Kumar.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Helen Rigdon; and brothers, Patrick, Robert, and William.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Oak Terrace for their care and kindness, and also St. Croix Hospice, whose wonderful team of compassionate people helped us through a difficult time.
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, September 16, 2016
4:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Mankato Mortuary
Visitation
Saturday, September 17, 2016
9:00 - 10:00 am (Central time)
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
St. Joseph Catholic Church
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