Robert Eggebrecht, age 81, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 27, 2018 at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Bob was born May 14, 1936 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Darrell and Delores (Walenberg) Eggebrecht. He grew up in Marshfield and later moved to Hampshire, IL. Bob met Mary Ann Pedersen in 1953 and married October 1, 1954 in Union Center, TN. The couple lived in Elgin, IL for a short while before moving to South Elgin, IL where they raised their family. Bob worked with brother at a gas station, worked in Law Enforcement in South Elgin and for the Kane County Sherriff’s Department, and as a truck driver for the Nelson Trucking. Following retiring, Bob took up working as a surveyor.
In 1993 Bob and Mary moved to Adams, Wisconsin where Bob became involved in local politics. He served on the Adams County Board of Supervisors and the Adams City Council.
Bob enjoyed rebuilding Ford trucks, he was known as the old Ford man. He had a pilot’s license and he owned a Cesna. He also enjoyed flying in his plane that he & his wife built together(Asonari). Bob & Mary were certified scuba divers, Mary and him enjoyed riding motorcycles together for many years, and traveling the country with his family on vacations including a cat and a dog in the camper. Bob loved cats and kittens there was always one or more underfoot in their home.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell and Delores Eggebrecht; son, Dean Eggebrecht; and brother, Ronald Eggebrecht.
Survivors:
Wife: Mary Ann Eggebrecht of Adams, WI
Daughter: Ellen (Perry) Hutchings of South Barrington, IL
Son: William (Britta) Eggebrecht of South Elgin, IL
Sister: Joanne Fisher of South Elgin, IL
Brother: Gene Eggebrecht of Texas
Brother: Darrell Eggebrecht of South Elgin, IL
Brother: Jim (Jean) Eggebrecht of Crystal Lake, IL
Grandchild: Amanda (Eugene) Martin
Grandchild: Joshua (Monica) Eggebrecht
Grandchild: Tessa (Mitch Brown) Eggebrecht
Grandchild: Nicholas (Erin) Hutchings
Grandchild: Gregory (Abby) Hutchings
Great-Grandchild: Evie Martin
Great-Grandchild: Aria Martin
Great-Grandchild: Owen Martin
Great-Grandchild: Vivian Martin
Great-Grandchild: Charlotte Hutchings
Great-Grandchild: Grayson Hutchings
Further survived by nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Mary,
We are sending our condolences to you. May you find the strength in God, family and friends. Take care of yourself sweet lady.
Hugs, Kathy and Peter
So sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to the Eggebrecht family and friends for the loss of your loved one Robert. Gone but not forgotten a wonderful promise in God’s word the Bible for the loved ones we have lost in death a resurrection back to life right here on a brand new Paradise Earth no more sickness pain or death Life Without End Revelation 21:1-5.
Mary, so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was a good man. You will be in my prayers.
Mary, so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Prayers and hugs to you and your family during this difficult time.
Mary,
I am so sorry for your loss!
Sending prayers for you and your family??
My thoughts are with you❤️
Love,
Sue Bauman
Mary, We are sorry for your loss. Bob was a great man. Prayers for you and your family.
Sorry for your loss.
Our condolences to you and your family.
Mary So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Prayers for you and your family.
Deepest Sympathy to you and your family, Mary.
Mary. Sorry to hear of Bobs passing.
Mary, so sorry to read of Bob’s passing. Always remember the good times and my prayers are with you and your family.
Mary,.I am so sorry for your loss, Thoughts and prayers for you and your Family.
Mary and family I’m so sorry for your loss . I can remember when I worked at friendship cafe when bob and u came in everyday. He will be missed. My thought and prayer go out to all of u
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.
Mary sending you my sincere sympathy. Prayers for you & your family .