Elmer Roy Eggebrecht

Elmer R. Eggebrecht, 79, of Kingman, Arizona and Oak Harbor, Washington passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in Kingman. He was born on May 28, 1933 in Vida, Montana, the son of Willie and Ida (Knopp) Eggebrecht. Following high school, Elmer served 22 years with the United States Navy, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was honorably discharged on August 6, 1976. He married Harriett Huffman on and they had four children. In 1953 Elmer was the State heavy weight wrestling champion in Othello, Washington. Elmer enjoyed fishing, traveling in his 5th wheel, and spending time with his family. He was a very generous man and always willing to help his family and friends. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Harriett. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Dusti and Brenda Eggebrecht of Saucier, MS, Rockie and Michelle Eggebrecht of Oak Harbor, WA; daughters and son-in-law, Sandie and William Lain of Abelene, TX, Star Eichenlaub of Concrete, WA; grandchildren, Holly, Michael, Derek, Debra, and Amy; several great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Ervin and Sandy Eggebrecht; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Chuck Smith and Ella Mae and Chuck Bates. A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Fernhill Cemetery in Anacortes, Washington. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Elmer please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.