Rita Riggan, 1960
Rita Riggan Copp, 84, died July 30, 2026.
Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2026, Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 6, 2026, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
Rita was born July 18, 1942 in El Paso, TX. She is the oldest child of Roselyn Riggan. Rita graduated from Wichita East High School in 1960. Rita enjoyed a successful career as a customer service representative for Kansas Gas and Electric/Energy. Rita’s passions throughout the years were her love for reading books, playing golf and was considered a master bridge player. In her later years Rita enjoyed spending time traveling and attending events, concerts and plays with her grandchildren.
Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Copp; daughter, Brenda Copp-Neppl.
She is survived by her sister, Paula; brothers, Mike and Pat; sons, Jeff (Brandi) Copp, Darren Copp; son-in-law, William “Bill” Neppl; grandchildren, Lauren, Amanda, Ashley, Mason, and Levi; great-grandchild, Kyler.
A memorial has been established with St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1321 N. Stratford Ln., Wichita, KS 67206.
