Evelyn Rasque Eggleston February 28,1926 - July 26, 2022
Evelyn Rasque Eggleston, our beloved Mother passed away at Santa Rita Nursing Home in Green Valley, Az. She was 96.
Born to John and Rosa Dobson Rasque, she was raised on farms in rural Walworth County. Evelyn graduated from Racine County School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy, Rochester in 1943. She was an outstanding student and loved being an “Aggie”. Evelyn married Clifford W. Eggleston in Honey Creek, on March 21, 1947. After residing in Prairie du Chien, for several years, the family moved to Janesville, Evelyn moved to Green Valley,Az in 2019. Evelyn was an avid reader, seamstress, cook, and traveler. She and Clifford were members of the Masonic Lodges in Janesville and Chippewa Falls.
She was preceded in death by her parents John Rasque, Rosa Dobson Nuchell, and step-father Charles Nuchell; husband Clifford; son Michael; brothers Robert and Gene Nuchell; sister Mary White.
Evelyn is survived by her children: Karen (Ernie) Messinger, Kristyne Pernau of Green Valley, Az.; Cheryl (Daniel) Stewart of Milton; Susan (Matthew) Boyd of Raleigh, N.C.; William (Elizabeth) of Midvale, Ut.; Daughter-in-law Sharon of McFarland; grandsons Nathan and Jason Brandt; Eric and Alec Eggleston; great-grandchildren Hunter, Hannah, Kyra, and Jack Brandt.
A graveside memorial service will be held Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 at 1 pm at the Evergreen Cemetery in Prairie du Chien. Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home, Janesville, assisted in all arrangements.