More detail on this person: Biggs, Richard
passed away peacefully the morning of June 3,
2015.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Regina
(Goffinet); daughter, Karen Willett (John); sons
Richard J. (Carla), Michael, Brian (Elizabeth) and
Alan (Jeanie). He had 11 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. He was retired after 23 years
in the Army and, among his accomplishments in
service, was part of the Occupational Force in
Germany after World War II; was wounded in the
Korean War; and flew helicopters in Vietnam. He
was awarded the Purple Heart, Legion of Merit and
Distinguished Flying Cross, and was a past
commander of the VFW.
The family is having a private service and in lieu
of flowers request that you please donate to The
Wounded Warriors Project.
Published in The Courier-Journal on June 9, 2015
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