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BELLA VISTA, Ark. -- Ramon Frank Rigenhagen, 83, formerly of Trimont, Minn., passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at his home in Bella Vista, Ark. A memorial service to honor Frank's life will be scheduled in the coming weeks. He was born June 17, 1939, in Mountain Lake, Minn., to Frank and Inga (Johnson) Rigenhagen. Frank was a 1957 graduate of Triumph Monterey High School and later attended Dunwoody Technical School. After serving in the U.S. Army, he started Rigenhagen TV Service & Sales in Trimont, Minn., later opening a second store in nearby Fairmont. This was followed by a career in the U.S. Postal Service, from which he partially retired in 1983 to co-found the satellite programming company TeleView. He moved in 1989 to Gravette, Ark., where he worked for the Shepherd's Chapel for more than 25 years. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family and stayed busy in his spare time with various jobs and hobbies, such as piloting private planes, repairing and installing electronics, blueberry farming, collecting treasures and pursuing entrepreneurial activities.
Frank is survived by sisters, Ione Thompson of Loudon, Tenn. and Ruth (Phil) Rose of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brother, Franklin (Carol) Rigenhagen of Meridian, Idaho; children, Rhonda (Stephen Jones) Rigenhagen of San Diego, Calif., R. Lee Rigenhagen of Towanda, Pa., Renee (Martin Monson) Rigenhagen of Louisville, Ky., Rachel (Randy Risch) Rigenhagen of Appleton, Minn., Rick (Chelsea) Rigenhagen of Howell, Mich. and Karah Rigenhagen Kinkead of Bella Vista; grandchildren, Mars, Harrison, Reno, Liam, Annika, August, Raiden, Reeselyn, Jameson and Coltrane; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mikki Schneider; and his grandson, Richard L. Rigenhagen. Arrangements are being made by the Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be left at www.funeralmation.com.