Riggin Epp

Riggin Paul Epp, 41, of Lisco passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 16, 2026 at his home.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the Evergreen Cemeterty north of Lisco with Brenda Tophoj, PMA officiating.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Oshkosh.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Epp family.

Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com.

A memorial has been established at the Nebraska State Bank in Oshkosh to help defray funeral costs and establish a fund for Tyin’s future.

Riggin was born on August 10, 1984, in Oshkosh, Nebraska, to Brian D. and Kimberley A. Epp. He grew up with a deep love for agriculture, family, and the western way of life—values that stayed with him throughout his life.

Riggin graduated from Garden County High School in 2002, where he lettered in football and excelled in high school rodeo, competing in calf roping and team roping. His passion for livestock began early through 4-H, where he showed beef and horses and earned multiple Grand Champion steers. He later continued his education in Horse Training Management, finishing at the top of his class.

As a young man, Riggin worked at the Oshkosh feed yard, doctoring cattle and pulling sick pens—hard work that helped shape the cowboy he became. He later pursued his dream of ranching, building Epp Enterprises with his Wife Katie, where they specialized in custom haying and performance horses. He was also involved in ranch rodeo.

Riggin met the love of his life, Katie, at the Hog Stop during the county fair. The two were married on July 17, 2010, and built a life centered around love, hard work, and family. Together they welcomed their son, Tyin Rein Epp, on April 28, 2016—his greatest pride and joy.

Riggin loved the simple, meaningful things in life—his family, his cattle, fishing, roping, and even a round of golf. But above all, he loved his wife Katie and his son Tyin. They were the center of his world.

He will be remembered not only for his work ethic and dedication, but for his humor, grit, and the sayings he lived by:

   •           “When things get “silly”, just pick yourself up and keep moving forward.”

   •           “I ain’t no quitter.”

   •           “Nobody cares—work harder.”

   •           “Well, we’ll see ya.”

   •           “He’s so fast, he makes fast people look… not so fast.”

   •           “His stuffing didn’t get put in quite right.”

Riggin is survived by his wife, Katie Epp, and their son, Tyin; his parents, Brian and Kimberley Epp; his brother, Elliot Epp, and Elliot’s fiancée, Bailey Miller; his grandfather, William H. Rodgers; and numerous extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leo and Rosella Jessen, and Irene Rodgers; his uncles, Jim Jessen, Jerry Jessen, and Butch Rodgers; and his cousin, Stormy Jessen. 

Riggin will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His legacy of hard work, love for the land, and devotion to family will live on in the lives he touched.