Vincent S. Eagloski

IRON RIVER - Vincent Eagloski passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Iron Mountain, Michigan. He was born July 1, 1925 at his parents’ home on Iron Lake. He was the son of the late Vincent and Anna (Korus) Eagloski. He attended the Iron River Schools graduating in 1943. Following graduation he worked as a precision grinder at Sunbeam Corporation in Chicago. On weekends he would often hitchhike home to help with the family farm. He eventually returned to Iron River and married the love of his life, Clara “Jane” (Curtis) Eagloski at the Assumption Church in Iron River on June 28, 1947. Vince and Jane celebrated 67 loving years of marriage. Together they purchased a small farm in Gibbs City and started their family. Vincent’s Uncle John needed some extra special loving care and came to live with them. Dad was a miner and worked in the various mines in the Iron River area. (Waseca, Homer, Cannon and Sherwood) Often he would trade shifts so that he could work night shift. He would then be able to do custom baling and combining for small farmers throughout the area in the day. He was one of the last few underground stope miners to have worked in Iron County. When the Iron River mines closed, he worked at the mine in Black River Falls, Wisconsin and with his brother, David, in a painting business in Detroit. He was a worker and worked hard. Mining was a strenuous and treacherous job. Throughout his life dad used the mining skills he learned about strength and safety and passed them onto his family throughout daily life. As the family grew, a larger home was purchased in Iron River. Uncle John came with them. Vince was a member of the Assumption Church and St. Agnes Parish in Iron River and an active member of the Elks Club where he had served as an Exulted Ruler. He enjoyed being in the outdoors breathing the fresh air. Cutting firewood, hunting, fishing, gardening and watching sports with family were favorite past times. Vince along with “Jane” loved spending time with each other and with their family. They were caring, devoted parents who treasured family and always put family first. There was a special spot in his heart for the hungry and unfortunate. Dad taught us the meaning of unconditional love, strong family values, and selflessness. He practiced them. Vincent is survived by two sons, Bruce (Pat) Eagloski of Iron Mountain and William (Malissa) Eagloski of Iron River; four daughters, Barbara Eagloski of Iron Mountain, Judy Eagloski of Green Bay, WI, JoAnn (Tom) Stalberger of Green Bay, WI and Peggy (Steve) Geyser of Iron Mountain; 17 grandchildren, Jeff (Laura) Eagloski, Carrie Diedrick, Rebecca ( Josh) McFaul, Jena Eagloski (fiancé Sam Laes), Jaime (Dan) Paternoster, Sara Eagloski, Kim (John) Bjork, Katie (Jeff) Burnham, Jacob Stalberger, Kristie Stalberger, Megan Eagloski, Morgan Eagloski, Monica Eagloski, Jessica Geyser, Amy (Nick) Cirilli, Lisa Geyser, and Brianna Geyser; nine great-grandchildren, Sean McFaul, Nicole McFaul, Jacob Londre II, Dylan Diedrick, Addison Paternoster, Benjamin Borkowski, Jane Bjork, Olivia Burnham, Owen Burnham; sister Ruth Ostrowski of Warren, Michigan; sister-in-law Lelia Eagloski along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara “Jane” Eagloski; two sons, Ron Eagloski and Don Eagloski; twin grandson Joseph Stalberger; parents Vincent and Anna (Korus) Eagloski; sister and brother-in-law Delphine and Frank Belkiewitz, brother and sister-in-law Nobert and Peg Eagloski, brother-in-law Hank Ostrowski, and brother David Eagloski. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 28 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and on Saturday, April 29 from 8:30 to 9:30 am at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will be on Saturday, April 29 at 11:00 am at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Iron River. Fr. Gregory Veneklase will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in the Resthaven Cemetery in Iron River. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Vincent Eagloski online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Vincent S. Eagloski

July 1, 1925 - April 19, 2017