Eternal Patrol: Ron Eggimann

Ronald F. Eggimann departed on his final patrol on March 23, 2011. Ron was born on September 7, 1933 and spent his entire life in Tacoma. Ron qualified in submarines in 1954, serving aboard the USS Raton (SS-270) during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Hooker/Occidental Chemical as a Process Supervisor after 39 years of service. His family always came first and were the most important things to him. He also enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors and nature.

He was a member of the USSVI South Sound Base and a dual member of the Seattle Base.

Ron is survived by his son Scott J. of Spanaway, daughters Carrie and son-in-law Rick Runge of Kennewick, WA, Marie W., and Julie A., former wife Helen L. Eggimann, and his mother Ella Jay, all of Tacoma; one sister, Darlene Brennan of Homewood, Illinois, as well as numerous nephews, a niece, and a grandson, all of whom he loved very much.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 27th, 1 to 4pm, and Monday, 10am to 2pm, at the Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. S.W. in Lakewood. At Ron's request, there will be no services.

You can leave memories and condolence messages on the Mountain View Funeral Home website or on Legacy.com.

Sailor rest your oars.