Ralph P. “Chop” Riggs, 85, of Washta, Iowa passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026 at Unity Point Health - St. Luke’s Downtown in Sioux City, Iowa.

There will be a come and go celebration of life on November 7, 2026 at the Washta Church of Faith at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Sunset View Cemetery in Washta. It was Chop’s wishes to be cremated. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com.