Herman James Eggers

Herman James Eggers, 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 27, 2022 at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Herman was born on October 1, 1943, to Herman and Frieda Mae (Smith) Eggers in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Geneva Lucille Robbins on June 20, 1965 in a double wedding ceremony, along side Robert Perry Balmas and Patricia Ann Robbins, on the lawn of the Robbins' farm in Monett, Missouri. Herman said he had a 60 year love affair with Geneva.

Herman graduated from Neelyville High School in 1961. Life long learning and education were important to him. He graduated from the School of the Ozarks in 1963 and the University of Missouri in 1965. He completed a Master's Degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Missouri in 1971.

Herman visited all 50 states during his employment and in retirement. Herman served in the United States Army from 1966-1968 and was posted in Fort Belvoir, in Virginia. Following his honorable discharge, he worked in the Farm Credit System for 25 years and retired as Vice President of CoBank with responsibilities in Illinois and Missouri. Retirement was a change of direction as he farmed with his brother, Richard Eggers, near Harviell and Neelyville for 20+ years. The family enjoyed travel with numerous trips to Colorado to snow ski and Florida for shelling.

Herman is survived by his wife, Geneva Eggers; daughters, Lynn Eggers-Meyer (Rev. Kendall Meyer) and Brenda Bruggeman (Dr. Jerry Bruggeman); and grandchildren Christian, Caleb, and Colin Bruggeman; Michaela, Benjamin, and Abigail Meyer; his siblings Joyce Eakins and Richard Eggers (Patricia Ann) and brother-in-law Orville Duane Allen.

Herman was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Frieda Eggers; sibling Alice Geraldine Allen; brothers in law Charles Newman and Kenny Eakins.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 29th, 2022 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Funeral services will be on Friday, December 30th, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, Poplar Bluff with Rev. Justin Sponaugle, officiating. Burial will take place at the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to College of the Ozarks or Zion Lutheran Church, Poplar Bluff.

Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Herman James Eggers.