Richard J. Daigger

August 14, 1932 - September 15, 2017

Richard J Daigger, 85 of Cedar, MI formerly of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on September 15, 2017 in Traverse City, MI, with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 14, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Eugene R. and Elizabeth M. (Hutchinson) Daigger. Richard served honorably in the US Army from 1952-1954 and was stationed on the Marshall Islands located in the Pacific Ocean. Richard returned to St. Louis after his tour. He married Norma J. Robison on May 14, 1961. They raised a son and daughter together. Richard’s career relocated him to Minneapolis, MN. He then retired there from Peterson-Finn, Inc. as a salesman/partner. Richard lost his beautiful wife Norma in 1991 and moved back to St. Louis in 1998. He married Novella Rohrbach in 1998 and became a widower again April 23, 2001. Richard married Susan Mobley in 2002 and became a widower for the 3rd time August 22, 2016. Richard enjoyed reading, golfing, bowling, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Richard is survived by his brother Captain Roger (Jeanne) Daigger. Children: Daniel (Connie) Daigger and Janet (Paul) Messner. Grandchildren: Seth, Breana, Kira, Landon, Leighton and Lauryn. Many nieces/nephews and many loving friends. Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.