Robert William Eddy

December 27, 1955 - September 25, 2018

Robert William Eddy, 62, of Vian, OK, formerly of Spirit Lake passed away on September 25, 2018 at his home in Vian, OK. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 at the St. Margaret’s Cemetery in Spirit Lake. A reception will be held at the VFW in Spirit Lake after the service. Robert was born on December 27, 1955 to Everett and Glea (Kauffman) Eddy in Estherville. He graduated from Spirit Lake High School in 1974. Robert most recently worked various jobs as a handyman. He previously worked for Fagre Construction in Colorado, Bill Eich Construction in Spirit Lake, and Mike Willard Landscaping in Spirit Lake. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing, landscaping, and fishing. He was united in marriage to Kelly Christensen on March 12, 1982 in Fort Worth, TX. To that union two sons, William and Tyler, were born. Robert was also father to Dylan Eddy. Robert is survived by his son William Eddy of Louisville, CO; son Tyler Eddy of Lafayette, CO; son Dylan Eddy of Pensacola, FL; grandchildren Alyssa, Layla, and Skyler; siblings Tom Eddy of Vista, CA, John (Renee) Eddy of Okoboji, Mike (Melissa Theodosen) Eddy of Okoboji, and Mary (Ed) Linton of Hartley, IA; nephew, Ezra, and niece, Rachel. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jeff.