BENJAMIN ARKELL EGGEMEYER, 75, of Ellis Grove, IL, passed away on Tuesday September 14, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Chester, IL. He was born to the late Ralph and LaVerne (nee:Eggemeyer) Eggemeyer on September 20, 1934 in Chester, IL. He married Frankie Boling on December 5, 1953 in Chester, IL. She survives. Arkell was a carpenter and farmer, a gentle father and husband. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church of Chester, IL. He was also a member of Carpenters Local and KIDC Survivors: Wife: Frankie L. Eggemeyer Ellis Grove, IL 2 Sons: Jamie Eggemeyer Ellis Grove, IL Nathan Eggemeyer Charleston, MO 1 Brother: Rolland Eggemeyer Ellis Grove, IL 7 Grandchildren 4 Great Grandchildren Nephews Preceded in death by: Parents and 1 brother. Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Thursday September 16, 2010 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Officiating: Rev. Harold Weber and Rev. Phil Keeton Visitation: Thursday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Entombment: Evergreen Cemetery Chester, IL Memorials: To The Family