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Weldon C. Eggimann
08/08/1944 - 05/20/2024
Advance, Missouri
| Visitation: | 05/22/2024 |
| Service: | 05/23/2024 |
Weldon Clarence Eggimann, 79, of Advance, passed away May 20, 2024, at his home. He was born August 8, 1944, at Advance, the son of Clarence and Hilda Maria Wessel Eggimann.
Weldon had been a lifelong farmer. He had also worked as a U.S. Postal Carrier for 20 years and a bus driver for Advance Schools for nine years. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from March 1962 until March 1970. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville and enjoyed singing in the church choir.
He was a graduate of Advance High School. He was the first person at Advance High School to earn the American Farmer Degree through FFA.
Weldon was an avid Advance sports fan and supporter. He loved watching volleyball and basketball. He also loved playing volleyball playing in a volleyball league or often played at his home with family and friends. He was a St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan. He enjoyed growing a variety of flowers in his yard.
He was a devoted husband, father, and Papa.
Weldon and Shirley Jean Speer were united in marriage on June 4, 1966, at Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville.
Survivors include: wife, Shirley Eggimann, two sons, Chris Eggimann and Darin (Katie) Eggimann, both of Advance, two daughters, Cindy (Neil) Miles and Dana (Jim) Below, both of Advance, a brother, Jerry (Linda) Eggimann of Advance, 12 grandchildren, Ian Eggimann, Vince Eggimann, Tessa Eggimann, Miranda Middleton, Ashley Gilliland, Carson Miles, Alyssa Miles, Stella Eggimann, Cole Eggimann, Allie Scherer, Alanis Below, and Alandry Below and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home in Advance. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville, MO with Rev. Daniel Warner officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Gordonville.
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