1953
Raymond
2007
Raymond Michael Eggers
August 26, 1953 — December 19, 2007
Raymond Michael "Ray" Eggers, 54, of Moline, died at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island after his challenging life and went home to be with his dad on December 19, 2007.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2007 with a visitation one hour prior at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601-38th Ave, Moline. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.
Ray was born August 26, 1953 in Moline to Raymond E. and Dorothy Williams Eggers. He was the first male cheerleader at Moline High School. Before his accident, he loved to fish and hunt with his dad. At the age of 19, Ray was in a motorcycle accident and was confined to a wheelchair for 35 years. He also had to endure dialysis for 17 years.
Ray was a computer operator at the Rock Island Arsenal for twelve years. He enjoyed music and was conscientious about the environment. He also helped coach kids' baseball.
Ray was a generous, selfless, charitable, and a wonderful son. He lit up a room and was always happy to be with others. His courage and bravery with his condition for 35 years was something to be admired. He loved his mother, sisters and all of his family very much.
Ray is survived by
Mother Dorothy Eggers Moline
Sisters Paula (Gerald) Luckenbihl Moline
Karen (Ronald) Williams Ravenna, MI
Marcia (William) Herr Cleveland, IL
Brother Walter Hedstrom Roseburg, OR
Several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Online condolences may be expressed to Ray's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2007 with a visitation one hour prior at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601-38th Ave, Moline. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.
Ray was born August 26, 1953 in Moline to Raymond E. and Dorothy Williams Eggers. He was the first male cheerleader at Moline High School. Before his accident, he loved to fish and hunt with his dad. At the age of 19, Ray was in a motorcycle accident and was confined to a wheelchair for 35 years. He also had to endure dialysis for 17 years.
Ray was a computer operator at the Rock Island Arsenal for twelve years. He enjoyed music and was conscientious about the environment. He also helped coach kids' baseball.
Ray was a generous, selfless, charitable, and a wonderful son. He lit up a room and was always happy to be with others. His courage and bravery with his condition for 35 years was something to be admired. He loved his mother, sisters and all of his family very much.
Ray is survived by
Mother Dorothy Eggers Moline
Sisters Paula (Gerald) Luckenbihl Moline
Karen (Ronald) Williams Ravenna, MI
Marcia (William) Herr Cleveland, IL
Brother Walter Hedstrom Roseburg, OR
Several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Online condolences may be expressed to Ray's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
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