Obit: Eddy, Jeffrey R. (1954 - 2014)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Eddy, Butterfield, Manthey, Brown, Zimmerman, Abbott, Peterson, Hawkins, Garber, Wyss, Holmen, Erickson

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co, WI) 2/05/2014

Eddy, Jeffrey R. (15 December 1954 - 30 January 2014) With Flag

Jeffrey R. Eddy, 59, of Merrillan passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse.

Jeffrey was born Dec. 15, 1954, in Black River Falls, to Roy and Geneive “Jenny” (Butterfield) Eddy. He grew up and attended school in Merrillan before moving to Minneapolis, MN. While in Minneapolis, he worked as a steel worker for a short period of time before joining the United States Army. Following the service, Jeffrey moved back to Merrillan and began working for Jim Spiegel of Neillsville, then Opelt Brothers, also of Neillsville. Jeffrey enjoyed fishing, hunting, horseshoes, shuffleboard, darts, pool, softball and having a good time. He was a member of the American Legion Post #140 of Merrillan.

Jeffrey is survived by his companion, Barb of Merrillan; mother, Jenny Eddy of Merrillan; sisters, Brenda (Jerry) Manthey, Pamela (Randy) Brown and Kathy Zimmerman, all of Merrillan; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy; and brother, Ricky Eddy, Sr.

A memorial service, with military honors, was held Monday, Feb. 3, at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Merrillan. Reverend Meg Erickson officiated. Visitation for family and friends was held from 11 a.m. until the time of service.

Honorary pallbearers were Chris and Kyler Abbott, Jeff Peterson, Alex Hawkins, Mike Garber, Steve Wyss, Steve and David Eddy and Joe Holmen.

Online condolences are available at www.jensenmodjeskifuneralhome.com.  Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home of Hixton assisted the family with arrangements.