Robert McEathron

Robert J. “Bob” McEathron, 48, of Eau Claire, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his residence.

Bob was born in Ladysmith, WI to Gerald and Patricia (Gerber) McEathron. He graduated from Lake Holcombe High School and took courses through Chippewa Valley Technical College.

Over the years Bob held various jobs in the Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls area. Most recently he worked at Anytime Fitness and the Career Development Center in Eau Claire.

Bob enjoyed playing games and spending time with his family, watching his nieces and nephew play sports, attending services at Gateway Church in Eau Claire and was active with the Epilepsy Foundation for many years. To know him was to love him. Everyone loved his laughter and caring personality. He was always kind and courteous and a willing helper.

Bob is survived by his parents, Jerry and Pat of Holcombe; siblings, Lisa (Bob) Caswell of Brooklyn Park, MN and Chad (Angela) McEathron of Chippewa Falls; nephew and nieces, Clayton and Claire Caswell and Lakken McEathron; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gayle and Anna McEathron, John and Beryl Gerber; uncle, Lloyd McEathron and aunt, Ida Mae Cohoon.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Hope Lutheran Church, 320 First Street S., Ladysmith with Rev. Dwight Hanson officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin in honor of Bob, 1812 Brackett Ave. Suite 5, Eau Claire, WI 54701.