Joyce Eggleston Obituary (1942 - 2024)

Joyce L. Eggleston, 82, of New Glarus, WI formerly of St. Anna, WI died at 11:05 p.m., Monday, October 7, 2024 in Highview at the Woodlands Nursing Center in Rockton, IL. She was born March 12, 1942 in Howell, MI the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth and Agnes (Kwiatkowski) Peckens. Joyce graduated from Howell High School class of 1960. She was Livingston County Dairy Princess in 1960 as well. She graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelors of Arts in Secondary Education. She taught business education in Fowlerville for two years. Joyce married Victor L. Eggleston on March 12, 1963 in Fowlerville, MI. She is a former member of First Presbyterian Church in Kiel, WI; where she taught Sunday School. Joyce was involved in Sheboygan County 4H for many years, active in the Horse Project and worked to display 4-H projects in the Youth Building. She was a substitute teacher in New Holstein, WI. After moving to New Glarus, Joyce was involved in the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association and served on it's board of directors. Joyce's parents were dairy farmers where she learned of her love for cattle. She and Vic raised Belted Galloway cattle on their New Glarus farmette for over 20 years. Joyce was a founding member of the Great Lakes Belted Galloway Association. In addition, she served on the National Board of Directors of the Belted Galloway Society, culminating in being a recipient of the Harry T. Burn award. She spent countless hours promoting the Belted Galloway breed. In doing so, met many like minded and life long friends. Outside of cattle, Joyce was an avid seamstress, sewing many clothes used by her daughter's horse showing years. She always had a large garden of fruits and vegetables. Many hours were spent freezing and canning the harvest. Survivors include husband Victor; daughters Debra (Stephen) Aisenbrey and Amy (Brian) Culpepper; grandchildren Kitara, Bailee and Grant; brother Harold (Kathy) Peckens and Bruce (Cathy) Peckens; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents and sister Lois Mackin. A private celebration of life will be held. Cremation Rites to be Accorded. McCorkle Funeral Home - Rockton Chapel assisted the family.