Marjorie Grace Gaunt was born July 6, 1922 in Lincoln County, NE, the daughter of Hugh and Rose VanNetta Gaunt. She received her education at North Platte, NE and graduated from North Platte High School in 1939.

In June 1940 Marjorie was united in marriage to Russell Wilson Eggert. They resided in Canada while Russell served in the Royal Air Force. The couple traveled to California, Hawaii, and Alaska while he was with the United States military.

Mrs. Eggert was an active member of the Ogallala Eastern Star #142 and served three terms as Worthy Matron. She attended Martin Bay Community Church.

Preceding her in death were two brothers and four sisters.

Survivors include her husband Russell W. Eggert of Lemoyne, her son Bruce Eggert of Santa Rosa, CA, her daughter Sheila Donohue of Tucson, AZ, a sister Pauline Baker of Concord, CA, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 26, from Noon to 6 p.m. at Draucker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be Friday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. in Martin Bay Community Church with Pastor Bill Forbes officiating.

Interment in Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell at 2 p.m. Central Time. A memorial has been established to Martin Bay Community Church.