"I am so very sorry for your loss Donna and Wes. No matter how old we are, it is so painful to lose a parent. Please know that you have the love and support of friends. Take care, you are all in my prayers. Gloria DeBusman"
In loving memory of
Eileen M. Eggert
April 15, 1931 - November 12, 2017
Eileen M. Eggert, 86, of Rushford, MN died on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.
Eileen was born on April 15, 1931, in Whalan, MN to Oscar and Anna (Moger) Hildestad. She grew up on the family farm in Whalan and was a 1949 graduate of Peterson High School. Eileen was united in marriage with Norman Eggert on April 7, 1951. She and her husband farmed in the Hart area where they raised their four children. Eileen also worked for Herff Jones in Lewiston, MN for 35 years. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Hart as well as the ladies aid there.
Eileen is survived by four children: Diane (Garry) Ronnenberg of Rushford, Donna (Wes) Bussell of Eyota, MN, Marcia (Tim) Tews of Lewiston, MN and Bruce (Joy) Eggert of Winona, MN; 12 grandchildren: Tara King, Cori Ronnenberg, Heath (Jenny) Ronnenberg, Brent (Sara) Bussell, Erin (Bruce) Guenther, Amanda (Adam) Rabe, Jarod Tews, Jamie (Beth) Tews, Jeanna (John) Ellinghuysen, Brian Eggert, Jodi Eggert and Brad Eggert ; 20 great-grandchildren; one brother, Arlan (Elnora) Hildestad of Rochester, MN; two sisters: Marlys (Richard) Pianin of Irvine, CA and Carol (Dick) Nelson of Osakis, MN; and by a sister-in-law, Anita (Melvin) Brand of Rushford.
She was preceded in death by her husband; three sisters: Harriet, Olive and Lucille; and by a son in infancy.
The family prefers memorials directed to St. John's Lutheran Church in Hart.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, at Hoff Funeral Service in Rushford. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hart, MN where there will also be a one hour visitation prior to the service. Burial will be at the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Hart.
The family would like to thank Mayo Clinic Hospice and the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home for all of the wonderful care given to their mother.
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"Marcia and families. So very sorry to learn of the passing of your mom, grandmother, great grandmother. I'm sure she was very special to all. God speed to all and know she has reunited with Norm in their heavenly mansion"
"to the eggert family - I always respected your mom.she was someone who always looked on the brighter side of life. with her dedication to her family, her career, and her faith, she stands out as an excellent example of someone I was proud to know. her kind soul is now gathered with the almighty."
" Donna ,and families,Sorry for loss of youre Mother ,so happy we met her on our tour. "
"Donna & Eggert Family, I am so sorry for your loss. She is pain free! I pray the Life that is Eileen is living now will will overshadow your loss. What a courageous lady! You are in my prayers. "