Kenneth Eggert

Kenneth Eggert obituary, Cecil, WI

Kenneth Eggert

Kenneth Eggert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Swedberg-Zastrow Funeral Home - Cecil on Jan. 8, 2026.
Kenneth C. "Kenny" Eggert, age 92, of Cecil passed away on Wednesday January 7, 2026. Ken was born on December 29, 1933, in the Town of Green Valley, son of the late Michael and Seraphine (Ratz) Eggert . He graduated from Bonduel High School and went on to work as a dairy farmer for all of his life. On March 3, 1957, he was united in marriage to Mavis Naumann at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel. She preceded him in death on September 30, 2024. Kenny loved everything outdoors, whether it was fishing, making maple syrup, and cutting firewood. Kenny and Mavis farmed and raised their four children in Green Valley. His family was his world, and he loved them all deeply.

Kenny is survived by: his children, Faye LeTourneau, Dan (Phyllis) Eggert, Dave (Stephanie) Eggert and Cindy (Carl) Swiecichowski; 13 grandchildren, Jason (Carrie) LeTourneau, Jennifer (Tom) Ryskoski, Andrew (Kim) LeTourneau, Alicia (Matt) Stern, Barry Eggert, Michael (Jenny) Eggert, Chris Eggert, Mindy (Jake) Reinke, Chris Watters, Noelle (Hunter) McDowell, Holly (Charlie) Henn, Jesse Swiecichowski and Eric (Katie) Swiecichowski; and 16 great-grandchildren, Ava, Carter, Cooper, Paxton, Autumn, Alaina, Ashlyn, Masen, Bobby, Jr., Hailey, Paige, Dayton, Ryker, Knox, Lydia, Sloane, and Charlotte; his sister, Magdeline Heuer. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his wife Mavis Eggert; two great-grandchildren, Parker and Devin; a son-in-law, Michael LeTourneau; his parents Michael and Seraphine; and siblings, Altibel Reinke, Arthea Bonnin, Donald Eggert, Violet Busch and Audrey Busch.

A funeral service for Ken will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday January 17, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church in Green Valley. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30 am until the time of the service.

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