Richard Dale Niffen

February 26, 1956 - December 6, 2018

Mr. Richard Dale Niffen, 62, of Louisiana, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at his home in Louisiana, MO. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the 1 Way Ministry at 20553 Pike 255, Bowling Green, MO. A family graveside service to bury his ashes will be at a later date at the Samuel Taylor Cemetery near Rockport, IL. He was born on February 26, 1956 in Pike County, Missouri to Virgil Niffen and Maggie Chandler Niffen. He is survived by a daughter, Angela Bruner of Excello, MO, a son, Rick “Ricky” Niffen of Laddonia, MO, his ex-wife, Debbie Niffen of Laddonia, MO, 3 brothers, Ross E. “Rossie” Niffen of Bowling Green, MO, Glen Niffen of Bowling Green, MO, and Joey Niffen of Warrenton, MO, 3 sisters, Betty White of Pleasant Hill, IL, Bonnie Smith of Louisiana, MO, and Gina Miller of Kansas City, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Virgil “Gene” Niffen. Richard enjoyed going fishing, hunting, and served as an elected official for the Louisiana Special road District No. 3. Collier Funeral home, Louisiana, MO was in charge of arrangements.