Sharon Kay Eggenberger, age 65 of Hudson, passed away January 8, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.  Sharon was born, along with her twin sister, Georgia, January 5, 1951 in Wabasha, MN, to George and Dorothy (Troxell) Dutcher.  She graduated from Pepin High School, the Class of 1970.  She was united in marriage on June 7, 1969 to Kenneth Dale Eggenberger.  Their marriage was blessed with a daughter, Sheila.  Sharon loved helping others, and enjoyed her job as a personal care worker for WinterGreen Independent Living in Hudson.  

Outside of work, Sharon treasured her time with her family and friends.  She was an exceptional grandmother to her grandson, Alex, and cherished every minute she was able to spend with him. She adored Elvis and the music he performed.  Sharon was also a devoted Green Bay Packer fan, and loved cheering on her team.  Sharon had a fun loving spirit, was quite verbose, and took great delight in shopping.  Sharon and her husband Kenneth found great joy in helping create beautiful floats for the Hudson Booster Days parades.  Her unconditional love and gracious heart for family and friends will be her legacy left behind.   

Sharon will remain in the hearts of her loving husband of 46 years, Kenneth; daughter, Sheila (Jim) Lang of Kingman, AZ; grandson, Alex Lang; twin sister, Georgia (Steve) Bauer of Durand; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Terry Dutcher; and her beloved beagle, Louie.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place 4:00 – 7:00 PM, with a 7:00 PM Memorial Service, Monday, January 18, 2016 at O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 S. 11th St., Hudson.  Funeral and cremation services are entrusted to O’Connell Family Funeral Home (715) 386-3725  www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com

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