Robert "Bob" Eggen

Robert "Butch" "Bob" Eggen, 82, Menomonie, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Bob was born in St. Paul, MN on December 2, 1943, a son of the late Howard and Shirley (Fabrini) Eggen. He attended local schools and graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in Roseville. Bob enjoyed a special relationship with his grandma Lil and carried those memories with him always. Soon after graduating, Bob enlisted in the US Navy. He served during the Vietnam conflict aboard the USS Ticonderoga and the USS Kittyhawk. He was stationed in San Diego and later Virginia having served several tours overseas. Bob received numerous awards and citations for a military career spanning 10 years. During this time, Bob welcomed a son and daughter, and following his military service, the family returned to Lake Elmo and Farmington, MN.

Bob began a 30-year career at North Star Steel where he worked as a crane operator. On August 21, 1994, Bob married Marne (McGuire). Following his retirement, Bob and Marne moved to rural Menomonie, WI where he continued to enjoy fishing and motorcycles, both lifetime hobbies. He was known to work on motorcycles any place, including the kitchen table! He played golf in his earlier years, his greatest love, however, was for his family. He will be sadly missed.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Marne, of over 30 years; his son: Mark Eggen, his daughter: Dawn Lund; his stepchildren: Vern (Andrea) Simon and Tracey Jean Simon; his grandchildren: William "Joey" (Kat) Lund, Domenic (Brittany) Moenck-Simon, Alexander Lund, Vincent Simon, Christopher Lund, Jazmyne (Patrick) Kastens, Matthew Simon, Elizabeth Simon and Robert Eggen. He also leaves a great-great granddaughter, Kenleigh; a sister, Barbara Cox, other relatives and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; grandmother, Lil Eggen; his sister, Mary Ann Rosenthal; brother-in-law, Bob Cox; aunt, Diana Williams.

The visitation for Bob will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 10 to 11 AM at Rhiel Funeral Home - Menomonie. A memorial service will follow in the funeral home at 11 AM with Bob's brother-in-law, Michael Malone officiating. Military Honors will be given at the funeral home. Final rest will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.

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