Eggert Thomsen

Eggert Thomsen, age 96, of Newell, Iowa died Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his residence in Newell. A come and go Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in STORM LAKE. Burial will be at a later date in the Newell Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Eggert Andrew Thomsen was born August 10, 1926 to Thorvald and Ruth (Jorgensen) Thomsen in Newell, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed his faith at Nain Lutheran Church in Newell. Most recently, Eggert was a member of the First Congregational Church in Newell, Iowa. Eggert served in the United States Navy where he traveled on The USS Sergeant Bay aircraft carrier. He then enlisted in the Marines where he trained for D-Day, but did not need to serve. On September 14, 1946, Eggert was united in marriage to Alberta (Kaskadden) Thomsen in What Cheer, Iowa. To this union, six children were born: Donna, Donald, Rex, Ruth, Susan, and Shirley. On August 9, 2007, Eggert and Inez (Cressler) Thomsen were married at the Methodist Church in Newell, Iowa. Eggert worked as a baker, a meat cutter, a real estate agent and a published author until his retirement in 2017 at the age of 90. In his free time, Eggert was an avid sports fan. The Iowa Hawkeyes, Kansas City Chiefs, and Atlanta Braves were a few of his favorite teams and he coached Little League for many years. He also loved fishing and watching westerns and Lawrence Welk. More than anything, Eggert treasured time with his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Eggert is survived by his wife, Inez Thomsen of Newell, Iowa; children: Donna Biggins of Storm Lake, Iowa; Don Thomsen of Delray Beach, Florida; Ruth Westergaard of Exira, Iowa; Susan (Mark) Puhrmann of Newell, Iowa; Shirley Watkins of Newell, Iowa; brother: Bob (Donna) Thomsen of Sac City, Iowa; daughter-in-law: Sharon Thomsen of Scottville, Michigan; brother-in-law, Norman Fox of California; grandchildren: Chad (Beth) Biggins of Rochester, New York; Todd (Jean) Biggins of Stevensville, Montana; Amy Bokolas of Bella Vista, Arkansas; Matt (Kim) Thomsen of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Carrie Thomsen of Centerton, Arkansas; Mike Thomsen of Delray Beach, Florida; Ed (Sarah) Thomsen of Scottville, Michigan; Cindy Thomsen of Scottville, Michigan; Cheri Erickson of Shakopee, Minnesota; Curt (Shirley) Westergaard of Denison, Iowa; Chris (Christopher) Westergaard of Bloomington, Minnesota; Eric (Mindy) Puhrmann of Newell, Iowa; Erin (Tim) Hanson of Newell, Iowa; Jessica (Grant) Watkins of Paullina, Iowa; Josh (Britni) Watkins of Spencer, Iowa; 27 great-grandchildren: Avery and Nora Biggins; John and Gabe Bokolas; Hunter and Logan Thomsen; Jacob, Jaydon, and Juleah Lyons; Caidin, Cameron, Carsyn Thomsen; Anthony, William, Joey, and Charlie Thomsen; Caleb, Ethan, and Jacob Erickson; Trenton Struss; Sawyer Puhrmann; McKayla, Trevor, and Brodie Hanson; Oliver and Parker Engleson; Brooklynn Hintz; step-children: Sandra (Gary) Watts; Barry (Orene) Cressler; step-grandchildren: Tammie (Travis) Beavers; Randy (Tessie) Watts; Tracy (Andrea) Watts; Jacy (Melissa) Watts; Casey (Ashley) Watts; Brittini (Corey) Peterson; Brandon (Melissa) Cressler; Brooke (Corey) Schultz; Brady (Sadie) Cressler; step-great grandchildren: Trevor, Kassidy, Kinsley, Michael, Taylor, McKayla, Rider, Julianna, Parker, Savannah, Rylie, Nayle, Blake, Evie, Kieden, McKenna, Taytyn, Conlin, C.J., Carly, Ava, Braydon, Declan, Elliot; numerous nieces and nephews, and friends. Eggert is preceded in death by his father: Thorvold Thomsen; mother: Ruth (Jorgensen) Thomsen; first wife: Alberta (Kaskadden) Thomsen; sister: Dorothy (Thomsen) Johnson; brother-in-law: Russell Johnson; brother: Ernest Thomsen; brother: Harold Thomsen; brothers-in-law: Eddie Fox and Frank Kaskadden Jr.; sister-in-law: Martha Thomsen; son: Rex Thomsen; son-in-law: Keith Biggins; grandson: Philip Thomsen; step-son: Terry Cressler; step-great-grandson: Crayson Schultz.

Eggert Thomsen

August 10, 1926 - February 8, 2023