William Russell Eagan ’41

William “Bill” R. Eagan, 92, husband of the late Margaret Andrews Helmus Eagan, died Monday November 26, 2012. Bill was born on May 10, 1920 in Atlanta, GA, to the late John Joseph and Susan Young Eagan. He was the President of Spartan Metal Products Co., Inc.

Bill enjoyed walking on the Cottonwood Trail and at Milliken with his dog, Little Bit. He loved reading, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, going to work every day, technology, and chocolate.

Bill is survived by a son, Andrew Eagan; eight grandchildren, Joey (Benji) Mullinax, Russell Kaiser, Melissa (Jeff) Buehler, Chris (Julie) Eagan, Russ (Stacey) Eagan, Matthew Eagan, Isaac Eagan and John Eagan; a nephew, John Goodhue; two nieces, Katie Campbell, Susan Goodhue; six great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren, and his beloved dog, Little Bit.

He was predeceased by a son, William Eagan, Jr.; two daughters, Florence “Fae” Eagan, and Margaret “Peggy” Kaiser.