Obituary of Andrew Walter Eggleson

Andrew Walter Eggleson, age 57, of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin crossed home plate on June 2, 2014 at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Facility in Johnson Creek WI following a 13yr battle with a serious brain injury as a result of being hit while riding his motorcycle. Andrew was born in Stoughton WI, the only son of Walt and Darlene (Skindingsrude) Eggleson on August 31, 1956. He and his family moved to Phoenix, Arizona after the passing of his father, he was 13. Andy graduated from Thunderbird High School in 1975. He then went to the Wisconsin School of Electronics and graduated in 1986 with a degree in Electronics. Andy traveled worldwide for Amtelco, APV Crepaco, and Schenk-Accurate. Andy loved sports. He played little league as a child in Stoughton and continued with basketball, tennis, and football in high school. Andy played softball and basketball in rec leagues in five different communities. He also loved to travel with his family, scuba dive, golf, playing cards and camping. Andy married Julie Peterson on May 2, 1987 blending their families to include four children. Surviving are his wife Julie, Fort Atkinson children: Shane (Nora) Janesville, Katie, Fort Atkinson and Melissa (Bill Maasz) Schlesner, Fort Atkinson. Grandchildren: Kaelynn, Robert, Gillian, Kody, Brianna, and Siarah. Sisters: Sally (Bruce) Wraalstad, Goddard KS, JoEllen Anderson, Washington D.C., Gudrun (Willi) Sindermann, Deerfield WI, Marta (Jeff) Meier, Verona WI. Mother-In-Law: Carol Peterson Brother-In-Law: Steve (Brenda) Peterson Fort Atkinson Wl. Special friends Roger (Julie) Vethe Madison WI, Scott (Julie) Mickelson Cambridge WI. He is further survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Andy was preceded in death by his parents and a son Luke. Visitation will be on June 21, 2014 from 9-11AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 314 Barrie Street Fort Atkinson WI. A private family service will follow the visitation. The Nitardy Funeral Home, Fort Atkinson, Wl is assisting the family.