Richard M. Eggers, 66, passed away suddenly on October 25, 2018. Rich was born August 5, 1952 in Waconia, MN to Martin and Hilda (Rolf) Eggers. He grew up in Mayer, MN attending Zion Lutheran School, where he was confirmed in his faith April 3 1966. He graduated from Watertown High School, Watertown, MN in 1970.
October 7, 1972 Rich was married to Cindy Mobry and had two sons, Todd and Tim. In 1982 he moved his young family to Indian Creek, WI where a third son, Ted blessed the family.
He was proud to be a part of the Indian Creek community. Serving 28 years on the Lorain Town Board, he also served on the church boards of Clam Falls Lutheran and Zion Lutheran of Bone Lake. He was involved in his sons' 4-H clubs and many school activities. He loved helping youth show cattle and horses, attending tractor pulls and building up his farm. The dairy cows left the farm in 2015, but he continued to raise heifers, crop farm and sell seed.
Richard is survived by his wife, Cindy; his children, Todd (Kathy) Eggers, Tim Eggers, and Ted (Crystal) Eggers; grandchildren, Kenny Wiseman, Stephan Wiseman, Caleb, Jacob and Luca Ruff; sister, Alice Kelzer; brother, Allen Eggers; brother-in-law, Wayne Templin; God-Son, Randy Templin; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Hilda Eggers; sister, Bernice Templin; brother-in-law, Killian Kelzer; and his father-in-law, Russell W. Mobry.
Visitation will be held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 4 to 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 3rd also at Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic - visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at a later date.
You are invited to leave condolences, memories and photos at
www.rowefh.com . Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic, 715-327-4475 and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown,
www.wicremationcenter.com .
