William "Bill" Eggers

William “Bill” Eggers, 56, passed away October 1, 2023 at Unity Point-Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

William was born July 19, 1967 in San Francisco, California to William and Gertrude (Prentice) Eggers. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Education from UNI and later received his Master’s degree in Special Education from Kaplan University. Bill worked for the Des Moines Public Schools as a teacher at Des Moines East High School. He served in the US Coast Guard Reserves. Bill had been President of the Fort Des Moines Little League for many years. He had been a member of the Northern Warren County Fire Department. Bill was currently an Off Ice Official for the Iowa Wild. He enjoyed all sports, especially hockey. Bill was an avid Chicago Cubs, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Wild fan. However, spending time with his beloved grandchildren was his favorite pastime. Bill had become somewhat of a “Pit Boss”, he enjoyed using his pellet grill and smoker and making his own rubs and marinades. He also enjoyed gardening and traveling with his wife.

Bill is survived by his wife, Angela Penland Eggers; sons, Chris (Anna) Klinghammer, Jordan (Samantha) Eggers and James Eggers; daughter, Miranda Eggers; grandchildren, Blaine and Warren Klinghammer, Aubrey Klus and Maddox Follman; mother, Gertrude Eggers; sister, Melissa Allen (Toby); and a host of extended family, friends and colleagues.

He was preceded in death by his son, Rudy Eggers and his father, William Eggers.

The family will greet friends Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. followed by the memorial service at 6 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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