EGGERT, Robert J. 1922-2011

EGGERT, ALLERT, CORE, HANSEN

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 3/9/2011 at 13:16:27

CHARLES CITY, IOWA - Robert J. (Bob) Eggert, 88, passed away on February 28, 2011 at the Floyd County Medical Center. He was born on December 4, 1922, the son of Alfred R. Eggert and Martha E. (Allert) Eggert. Robert graduated from Charles City High School.

In June 1942, he married Maxine Core. After service in the Pacific Theater during World War II, he graduated from the University of Iowa Law School in January 1948. In March of 1948, Robert was admitted to the bar and joined his father in a law firm originally established in 1877 by his grandfather. He practiced law for 62 years.

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel selected Robert as a member, an honor that recognized his competency, integrity and commitment to the legal profession. He was a member of the Floyd County, Iowa State, and American Bar Associations.

Robert was a member of the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, serving as President of the Church council on two separate occasions.

Throughout his life, Robert was active in community affairs, serving on numerous boards and commissions, including the Family YMCA, the Charles City Library Foundation, and the St. Charles Cemetery Association. In 1957 he became a director of the Citizens National Bank. In 1973, he also became a director of First Citizens Financial Corporation, retiring from both boards in 2006. He was twice honored by First Citizens National Bank for his dedication and service.

He is preceded in death by daughter Barbara Eggert Hansen. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Maxine of Charles City; daughter, Karen Eggert Paget of Emeryville, Calif.; four grandchildren, Tim Enwall of Boulder, Colo.; Nicholas Paget of Spokane, Wash.; Kemmie Paget Barnes of San Diego, Calif.; Teri Hansen Keeler of Niwot, Colo.; and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on April 8, 2011 at St. John's Lutheran Church.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to St. John Lutheran Church; the YMCA Foundation; the Charles City Library Foundation; or the charity of their choice.

[Mason City Globe Gazette online, March 9, 2011]
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Robert J. Eggert

CHARLES CITY, IOWA - Robert J. (Bob) Eggert, 88, passed away February 28, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 8, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 South Main St., Charles City, 641-228-3397. Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges will officiate.

Members of the family will be present from 9:30 a.m. to the time of service. Inurnment will be held at Riverside Cemetery at a later date.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Charles City, 641- 228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.

[ Globe Gazette online, April 6, 2011 ]