He was born April 17, 1969 in Waynesburg, a son of Wayne L. Riggenbach (Rose Ann Ruble) of Winston Salem, NC and the late Wanda Jane Yost Riggenbach.
He was a 1988 graduate of Waynesburg Central High School.
On June 27, 2008, he married Angela Tolley Riggenbach, who survives.
Eric had worked as a union carpenter. For the past 13 years, he worked on the custodial staff of the Central Greene School District.
He was a lifetime resident of Greene County, and was a member of the Waynesburg Sportsman’s Club and the National Rifle Association.
Eric was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, trapping, fishing, and collecting deer shed antlers. He was a beekeeper and gathered mushrooms and ginseng. He also loved rock music and playing the guitar.
Surviving in addition to his father and wife are three children, Ryan Warner of Carmichaels, David Warner at home, and Tristan Cooke of Waynesburg. Also surviving are three brothers, Jay L. Riggenbach, G. Scott Riggenbach, and Richard K. Riggenbach ( Pamela) all of Waynesburg.
Friends will be received 1 pm to 4 pm and 5pm to 9 p.m. Monday, and from 12 noon until 1 p.m., the hour of services on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 182 West High St., Waynesburg, with Rev. David S. Lake officiating, followed by burial in Oakmont Cemetery.
