Robert Louis Eggold

Robert Louis Eggold of Topeka, KS entered eternal life on November 5, 2018. Bob was born in Lincoln NE on June 27, 1927, to Rev. Henry John Eggold and Helen Marie (Burdorf) Eggold.

A graduate of Concordia Lutheran High School, River Forest , IL and Concordia Lutheran College, River Forest, (now Concordia University-Chicago). Bob received a Masters in Education Administration from the University of Michigan.

Devoting his life to the service of the Lord, he held several positions in the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. He served as Assistant to the President of the Kansas District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, where he was responsible for education, youth ministry and church growth. He was cofounder of the Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools, and founder of five Lutheran schools, in which he served as principal and teacher.

Bob also served on the boards of directors of several Lutheran educational organizations, including the Missouri District of the Lutheran Church, Milwaukee Lutheran High School Association and the Detroit Lutheran High School Association. His deep love of music led him to serve as the organist and choir director for several Lutheran churches during his career. He organized the Topeka Lutheran Fine Arts Council and Friends of Washburn Music.

In 1955, Bob married Elaine Luecke at St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley, IL. He is survived by his loving wife and their three sons,: Brian Robert, of Lenexa, Mark William, of Williamsburg, and David Paul (Judy) and grandchildren Ben Eggold and Kristina (Dammon) Cain of Everett, WA.

Bob was preceded in death by siblings Lois Helen, Ruth Nyhof, Rev. Dr. Elmer (Ruth), Rev. Dr. Henry John II, and Gerhard Louis. He is survived by his sister Helen Paul, and brothers Frederick (Elfrieda), and Rev. Paul (Suzanne) and sister-in-law Madalene (Branthorst) Eggold. Bob is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Rev. Paul H. Eggold

Born to Eternal Life on Monday, September 28, 2020 at the age of 84 years. 

Beloved Husband of Suzanne (nee Meyer). Dear father of Gregory (Susan), Bradley (Diana) and Jeffrey (Cheryl) Eggold, loving Grandfather of Rachel, Jared, Rodney, Joshua, Jason (Natalie nee Croze), Cassaundra, Kara, and Christian and great-grandfather of Lawrence. Brother of Frederick (Elfrieda) Eggold and Helen Paul. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and fiends.

Proceeded in death by his parents, Rev. Henry J. Eggold and Helen Louise nee Burdorf.

Proceeded in death by his brothers Elmer, Henry, Robert and sister Ruth.

Paul was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on June 12, 1936 and was baptized on July 3, 1936 at St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Milwaukee by his father, the Rev. Henry J. Eggold and was confirmed on Palm Sunday in 1950 at St. Stephens.

Paul married Suzanne J. Meyer on August 27, 1960 at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Paul and Sue were married for over 60 years.

Paul graduated from Concordia in Milwaukee with the great class of 1956 and from Concordia Seminary in St Louis in 1961. He received his Master of Divinity from Concordia as a minister for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. His first call was to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Luzerne Iowa where he served from 1961 to 1967. For the last 2 years he also served as the pastor at First Lutheran Church in Belle Plain Iowa and was instrumental in building a new church that still stands to this day. He then served as head pastor at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Wausau from 1967 to 1976. Paul then decided to enter the chaplain ministry in 1976 and took a permanent job at St. Michael’s Hospital in Milwaukee from 1977 until he retired in 2001.

Paul was an active member of the Lutheran A Cappella Choir of Milwaukee and served on the board of directors for many years. He thoroughly enjoyed singing in the Christmas and spring concerts and was with the group for over 34 years.

From his time as a Chaplain at St. Michael and throughout his retirement, Paul served as a guest preacher at many Milwaukee and Wisconsin Lutheran Churches. Over the years, many members of various churches would comment on his sermons as he saw them from time to time. He served as a vacancy pastor for Emmaus Lutheran Church in Milwaukee for about 1 year.

Paul also served as the secretary for the Contact and Resource Center (CRC) in Beirut, Lebanon and wrote devotions for Creative Communications.

Frederick Theodore Eggold

“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”  Psalm 118: 24

Fred’s love of Jesus and his Spirit-empowered life of faith are a legacy and testimony to his family, friends, neighbors, and community.

Fred was born September 22, 1932, to Henry J. and Helen M. (nee Burdorf) Eggold.  He was baptized October 16, 1932, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, and confirmed March 30, 1947, also at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Milwaukee.  Fred went home to his Lord on October 26, 2020.

After graduating from Lutheran High School, Milwaukee, in 1951, he served in the U.S. Army from January 1953 to January 1955.  He married Elfrieda (“Fritzy”) (nee Bohlmann) on August 9, 1959.

Fred completed a 5-year Sheet Metal Apprenticeship & Training Program on May 20, 1960, at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC).  Fred was employed in the sheet metal/machinist industry in various capacities until retirement in 1995, also serving as an instructor for MATC apprentices for 8 years.

Fred had a variety of interests, hobbies, and activities.  He continued to grow his faith through many Bible studies, served on church committees, and was involved in helping and serving others.  Fred loved singing in several choirs through the years.  (He met Fritzy while singing in the Lutheran A Cappella Choir of Milwaukee.)  He also enjoyed listening to classical music.  He loved sports, especially fastpitch softball (as pitcher) and golfing.  His practical, problem-solving skills were used in home repairs and improvements.  He loved to share God’s Word through evangelism work and in service opportunities like Wheeling for Healing, New Threads of Hope, and many more.

Fred is the father of Ann Eggold (Dallas, TX), Stephen (Michelle) Eggold (Arnold, MO), Philip (Jami) Eggold (Chiang Mai, Thailand), the grandfather of Tyler (Becky) (Wichita KS) and Jessica (San Antonio, TX) and the great-grandfather of Keegan, Kiera and Kellen (Wichita, KS).

He is a brother of Helen Paul (Milwaukee, WI) and is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
 

Rodney T. Eggold

Rodney Tyvaun was born on October 12, 2000 and was welcomed into the Eggold family on July 29, 2004 by his mom and dad, Susan and Greg, his sister Rachel, and his brother Jared.  Rodney’s adoption would become final on February 12, 2008; he was baptized March 2nd.   Rodney had an intense love for nature, especially birds.  Dogs also held a special place in his heart, most notably the family’s beagle Cocoa.   Rodney enjoyed being active in organized soccer, baseball, basketball and football and also enjoyed biking, swimming and anything else that provided him a sense of freedom such as doing flips and performing tricks on a trampoline.  Rodney was big in bravery, spirit, personal style, and in expressing appreciation for the people who loved him.  His life was a combination of joys and challenges, but on May 29, 2022 the challenges became too overwhelming, and he took his own life.  Rodney is now safely in the arms of Jesus.  He was laid to rest at a private Christian Service of Committal on June 11, 2022 at Arlington Park Cemetery in Greenfield, WI.  Rodney is dearly missed by his friends and family but will forever be in our hearts.

If you wish to honor Rodney with a memorial gift, he chose the Elmbrook Humane Society (ebhs.org) and Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) as the recipients of donated money given in his name when he was younger.   Journeys Lutheran School (journeyslutheran.org) provides educational opportunities for students with similar educational challenges as Rodney and is housed in the old Hales Corners Lutheran School, Greg’s alma mater.   Or feel free to make a donation to the church or charity of your choice.

Rodney got a great deal of joy out of spotting red-tailed hawks.  Should you see one, please pause and give thanks to God both for Rodney’s life and for the beauty God has left us in nature.  
 

Helen Dorothy Paul

Helen Dorothy Paul (nee Eggold) left this earthly life peacefully on July 28th, 2023, with family at her side. She was born June 11, 1929, in Milwaukee WI, to Rev. Henry John Eggold and Helen Marie (Burdorf) Eggold. She is survived by her daughters, Elaine Schmidt and Paula Schmidt, as well as her sisters-in-law Madalene Eggold, Elfrieda Eggold, Elaine Eggold, and Suzanne Eggold. Helen was preceded in death by her first husband, David L. Schmidt, and her second husband, Richard T. Paul, as well as her siblings: Lois Helen, Ruth Nyhof, Rev. Dr. Elmer (Ruth), Rev. Dr. Henry John II, Gerhard Louis, Robert Louis, Frederick Theodore, and Rev. Paul Herbert. Helen is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews in the Eggold and Schmidt families.

Helen was a woman of unshakeable faith and was a lifelong Lutheran. She loved classical music and choral singing. She was a member of the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Senior Choir, the Lutheran A Capella Choir of Milwaukee, and other vocal ensembles for many years. One of the great adventures of her life was touring Germany and Austria, singing in various cities as a member of a choral ensemble.

Helen’s quick, gentle-spirited wit and inability to resist blurting out a snappy retort when an opportunity presented itself, were well known to her family and friends. She was an avid reader, consuming books on a wide range of topics. She loved to travel, particularly with her daughters, or to family reunions. Her warmth, humor, and gracious, selfless personality will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.