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Ronald Egger Obituary
May 4, 1939 - February 9, 2017
York
Ronald R. "Box" Egger, 77, died on February 9, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of the late Shirley J. (Nichols) Egger. Born in Harrisburg on May 4, 1939, he was the son of the late John and Mary Alberta (Warner) Egger.
He retired from a career in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant.
Ronald is survived by three sons, Tom DeLouis of York, Roland Michael Meers of Centerville, OH and Brian James Meers of Arlington, VA; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A graveside memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Prospect Hill Cemetery, 700 North George Street, York. Those attending are asked to meet at the Pennsylvania Ave. entrance of the cemetery at 1:45 pm. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the York County Veterans Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, York, PA
www.etzweilerfuneralhome.com
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Debbie (Matson) Murr
February 14, 2017
R.I.P. Uncle Ronnie. Remembering all those great memories at Grandma & Grandpa Egger's house back in the good old days.
Donna Sprenkle
February 13, 2017
Deepest Sympathy to all of Ronnie's family. He was a fun uncle to grow up with. Lots of good times.
Tammy Craig
February 13, 2017
A great neighbor gone to soon.
Skip Scipioni
February 13, 2017
I lost my best friend. I will miss him forever.
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Tammy Craig
February 12, 2017
May he R.I.P. he was a great neighbor to of had. Thoughts are with he's family.
Joyce Prior
February 12, 2017
So many memories. A good man gone too soon. You will be missed. Rest well, Ron.
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