Richard Allen Eggert

Richard Allen Eggert was born Jan. 28, 1959, in Casper, Wyo., to Theodore “Ted” John and Ella Lavonne (Mooney) Eggert, and departed this life Feb. 16, 2025, at his home in Willow Springs, at the age of 66 years and 19 days. Rick lived in Colorado most of his childhood and he graduated from Buena Vista High School. He also lived in Vanzant and settled in Willow Springs for the past 30 years. Rick began working early in life. He cooked at Delany’s Restaurant and also worked on the forestry tree service. He worked at Pizza Hut as a cook and was later promoted to store manager. He received many awards throughout the years for his excellent management service. Later, he worked at Tyson, and then went to work at a nursing home as a cook. He worked at Casey’s as a manager and went on to work for Walmart for 10 years. Rick also worked as a retail manager for 15 years until he became a cook at the senior center in Willow Springs and retired after eight years. He enjoyed thrifting, antiquing, decorating, taking care of plants, cooking, baking for his family, playing games, and spending time with his kids and grandkids. Rick was a long-time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Willow Springs. 
Rick was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John Eggert and Bob Eggert; maternal and paternal grandparents; and one grandson, Theodore Gene “Teddy” McColgin. He is survived by his wife, Donna Eggert, of the home; four children, Christina McColgin and her husband, Dallas, Allen Eggert and his significant other, Skye, Robert Eggert and his wife, Shelbi, Makenzie Boyle and her husband, Donny, all of Willow Springs; one brother, Ron Eggert, of Valentine, Neb.; one sister, Pam Springer and her husband, Eddie, of Caddo, Okla.; 17 grandchildren, Noah, Chandler, Lane, and Tanner McColgin, Brandon, Collen, Brynna, Alexa, Joseph, Haley, Starlyn, Ryan, Oskar, Olivia Eggert, Heidi, DJ and Elouise Boyle; and one great-grandchild, Asher Barnes; two aunts, Paulette Waggle, of Mountain Grove, and Carol Kennedy, of Callaway, Neb.; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will dearly miss him. Visitation for Richard Allen Eggert was held on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. in the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home. Funeral Service was held on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home with Tommy Gaston officiating. Allen Eggert, Robert Eggert, Dallas McColgin, Donny Boyle, Brandon Barnes and Noah McColgin served as pallbearers. Chandler McColgin, Collen Barnes, Lane McColgin, Joseph Householder, Ryan Waldron, Tanner McColgin, D.J. Boyle and Oskar Waldron served as honorary pallbearers. Song selections were “The Spirit In The Sky,” “I Can Only Imagine” and “Take Me Home Country Roads.” Burial was under the direction of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home. Online condolences: www.craighurttfuneralhome.com.