RAYMOND LEE EGGERS

EGGERS, RAYMOND LEE Raymond Lee Eggers passed away December 1, 2010 at age 92. Lee was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1918. He moved to Colton, California, as a child. Educated in the Colton schools, he moved to San Diego in 1939. He was married to Martha Sieglar in 1940. During World War II, he was a draftsman and worked on subassemblies of the B-24 bomber at Consolidated Aircraft. After the war, he studied architecture and began his career with architect, Sam Hamill. He received his architecture license in 1951 and opened his own office in La Mesa, California. Over the years he designed schools, hospitals and churches, many of which are still in service to their communities. In 1958, he was elected president of the San Diego chapter of AIA. In his later years, he worked for Trepte Construction Company, where he continued to practice and design until two months ago. Projects with Trepte included work on significant buildings at North Island Naval Air Station, as well as work on Trepte's portfolio of real estate projects. He was the longest practicing architect in San Diego and was honored with the title of Architect Emeritus this year by the San Diego chapter of AIA. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Martha. In April, Martha and Lee celebrated their 70th anniversary with four generations of their family surrounding them. Their love and commitment to one another, as well as to their family and friends, will continue to be an inspiration to all who knew them. In addition, Lee is survived by his daughters, Patricia (Leland) Barrett and Dail (Richard) Hartnack and his beloved grandchildren, Kathleen (David), Eric (Corey), and Brian (Larna). He also leaves behind five great-grandchildren, Will, Jack, Daley, Holly and Henry, along with his brothers, Raymond Holt and Jack Eggers. In addition to his architecture practice, Lee had a life long interest in science and aviation. He was a beloved husband, grandfather, father-in-law and most of all, Dad.