Rodney Earl Eggemeyer, Sr.

RODNEY EARL EGGEMEYER, SR., 88, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:18 pm, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home, Chester, Illinois.

He was born to the late Isaac and Mary (nee Roche) Eggemeyer on October 25, 1931 in Chester, Illinois.

Rodney married Martha Fern Guethle on February 9, 1952 at Zion Lutheran Church in Walsh, Illinois; she preceded him in death on November 19, 2010.

Rodney had worked as a welder for A.O. Smith and the Laborer’s Local #925 in Chester for over 50 years.

He was of Lutheran Faith. Rodney enjoyed hunting and fishing and playing cards. He also loved to play his guitar and sing and dance.

Survivors:

9 Children:

Brenda (Clinton) Gross Chester, IL

Rodney “Buzz” Eggemeyer, Jr. (Brenda Zeidler) Chester, IL

Annie (Wayne) Korando Chester, IL

Tammy (Vince) Bert Chester, IL

Sheri (Larry) Asselmeier Chester, IL

Nelson (Marlene) Eggemeyer Ellis Grove, IL

Barb (Bob) Misuraca Chester, IL

Rhonda (David) Bixby Chester, IL

Todd (Mary) Eggemeyer Ellis Grove, IL

4 Siblings:

Herbert Eggemeyer Walsh, IL

Sam (Millie) Eggemeyer Walsh, IL

Jean Rahn Ellis Grove, IL

Cara Nell Wright Sparta, IL

2 Brothers-in-law:

Russell Guethle

Mike Hathaway

27 Grandchildren

29 Great Grandchildren

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents, Wife, 1 Brother – Roger Eggemeyer, 1 Sister – Rosie Sellers and 1 Great Granddaughter – Rhonny McCormick

A Private Funeral Service for family only will be held at Pechacek Funeral Homes on Saturday with Rev. Tom Klausing officiating.

Public Visitation:

Friday – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday – 7:30 am – 9:30 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes

Public Interment

Following Service:

Paradise Cemetery

Steeleville, Illinois

We are limited to 25 people in our building at a time. We ask that everyone wears a mask and please use social distancing guidelines.

Memorials :

Family Choice