Dispatch-Argus, The (Moline, IL) - Thursday, December 20, 2007

Raymond Eggers

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 Dec. 19, 2007.

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, with a visitation one hour prior at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, 6601 38th Ave., Moline. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.

Ray was born Aug. 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 12 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 his mother, Dorothy Eggers, Moline; sisters, Paula (Gerald) Luckenbihl, Moline, Karen (Ronald) Williams, Ravenna, Mich., Marcia (William) Herr, Cleveland; brother, Walter Hedstrom, Roseburg, Ore.; 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.