Don Eaglesham Obituary

Don Eaglesham Jr.

Born: April 19, 1943; In Oak Park, IL

Died: June 24, 2014; In Three Lakes, WI

Don Eaglesham Jr., age 71, a 15 year resident of Three Lakes, WI and former resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, died on Tuesday June 24, 2014, at his home. Don was born on April 19, 1943, to Donald and Bette Lou Eaglesham in Oak Park, IL.

He was a graduate of Three Lakes High School and attended Dunwoody Technical Institute in Minneapolis, MN. He moved to Chicago, IL and worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Co. in real estate engineering as a project manager for 30 years. Don was involved in a number of organizations. He was a founding member of the Red Suspenders, an active member and served as Past Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge in Illinois and Eagle River, WI, and he was also the Past President of the Nothwoods Shrine Club in Eagle River, WI. He was a top seller of Vidalia onions for the Shriners. Don enjoyed fishing, grouse hunting and woodworking.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years: Carolyn Eaglesham of Three Lakes, WI; daughters: Laurie (Daniel) Goscha of Middleton, WI and Cindy (Kevin) DeHaan of Three Lakes, WI; son: David Eaglesham of Rhinelander, WI; sisters: Bonnie (Sheldon) Pifer of Copalis Beach, WA and Holly (Bob) Rusk of Waukesha, WI; grandchildren: Madeline, Violet, Caitlyn and Zachary; aunt: Elaine Eaglesham of Yorkville, IL; other family; and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday July 5, 2014, at the Masonic Lodge in Eagle River, WI. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. A luncheon will be held following the service at Oneida Village. Memorials in Don's name may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Chicago, 2211 N Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707

Online condolences may be expressed at gaffney-busha.com

Arrangements by Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home, Eagle River, WI