Everett Clayton Eggert
SAN MATEO, Calif. — Everett Clayton Eggert, 72, former area resident, died Jan. 4, 1998, in San Mateo, Calif.
He was born Aug. 11, 1925, on the family homestead north of Paxton in Arthur County to George Henry and Mary Catherine Thun Eggert. In 1930, the family moved to a farm north of Hershey. At the age of 15, following his father’s death, he took full responsibility for his mother and brother.
The family also lived on farms around North Platte and they later moved to a farm north of Sutherland.
Mr. Eggert loved flying and got his pilot license at Trego Aviation in North Platte. He enjoyed farming, duck hunting and milking his herd of dairy cattle. He also gave freely of his time and love to his many nieces and nephews.
In 1963, he moved to California, where he married Maria Ziegiler of Germany on May 12, 1970. He worked for the San Mateo Times. Following his retirement, he worked for the Mercedes Benz Co. and parttime for the San Mateo Times.
He was a devoted husband and father. He had a great love for his native Nebraska and returned whenever possible to visit family and friends.
Surviving him is his wife; a son, Christopher of Los Angeles; two sisters, Mildred Lunkwitz of North Platte and Thelma Guthard of Cedar Rapids; a brother, Russell (Margorie) Eggert of Lemoyne; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Raymond, George and Joe, who died Dec. 29, 1997.
The body was cremated. Memorial services will be at a later date in San Mateo.
Cards and memorials may be sent to Maria Eggert, 697 W. 30th Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403.