Steve was born January 14, 1959, in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Virgil and Cathy (Longo) Riggenbach. He married the love of his life, Kimberly Elkins, 43 years ago and they created a most beautiful life together. Steve was a sentimental man who relished being a husband, dad and “Pappy”. He had a calm and patient personality and took the time to enjoy the little things in life. He adored his family and cherished every moment spent with them. He especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s events throughout the community.
He valued education and earned an Associate Degree in Computer Design. Steve was a very hard-working man who spent 35 years at Gorman Rupp and 19 years as a part-time associate at Home Depot. He taught classes at “Tiger Martial Arts”, and the YMCA. He was a 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo and skilled in using martial arts weaponry. In his free time, he enjoyed cooking, flower gardening, troubleshooting and fixing small engines.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kimberly Riggenbach; daughter, Amanda (Jason) Secrist; three grandchildren, Gregory, Lily and Grant Secrist; sister, Mary Riggenbach; numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and cousins; mother-in-law, Janet Elkins; and his faithful canine buddy, Maple. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Charles Elkins.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Wappner Funeral Directors-Ontario, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road. The funeral service will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. with Kevin Elkins officiating. He will be laid to rest in Mansfield Memorial Park.
