Thomas Edward Riffenburg, 62, of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Onaga Hospital. He was a long-time resident of the community.
Thomas was born March 24, 1963, in Bakersfield, California, the son of Sherman and Barbara (Crenshaw) Riffenburg. He attended Arvin, California High School.He worked for several years on the oil rigs in the oil fields near Bakersfield. However, Thomas was medically disabled in 1991. He then moved to Westmoreland.
Even with his disability, Thomas enjoyed being outdoors, soaking up the sunshine. He would help his neighbors to pick up their yards and enjoyed walking to the drug store or the South 40 Cafe to drink coffee and visit with friends.
Thomas is survived by his sister, Diana Frazier, of Westmoreland; his nephew, Michael Frazier (Trish), Westmoreland; and his step-father, Richard Lucero (Carrie), Bakersfield; and half-sister, Beverly Collins, also of Bakersfield. He was preceded in death by his father and mother and his half-siblings, Charles and Billie. Graveside inurnment services will be held at Westmoreland City Cemetery at a future date.
The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego to assist with final expenses. Online condolences may be left at www.campanellastewart.com.