Eggebrecht, Thomas, 57, of South Elgin, IL and formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on Friday, June 6,2014.

Tom is the beloved son of Norma Mueller and the late Arthur Eggebrecht. He is survived by former wife Linda; stepson Patrick; stepdaughter Danielle Luce and her husband Adam, grandchildren AnnaMae and Payton; sister Deborah Kimmel and her husband Thomas, nephew Philip, nieces Ellen and Allison; brother Paul Eggebrecht and his wife Stephanie, nieces Jessica and Kimberly.

Tom graduated from Thornton Fractional North High School in Calumet City, IL and attended Thornton Community College and Northern Illinois University. He worked for Old Country Buffet for 21 years and served as Regional Area Director for 9 years. Tom's entire professional career was spent working in the restaurant business. Tom was a talented woodworker and stained glass artist. He loved his family very much and was a devoted grandfather to his granddaughters AnnaMae and Payton.

Friends are invited to meet with the family on Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 9 AM until time of Service at 10 AM at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME , 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN. Interment Concordia Cemetery, Hammond. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lutheran Church Extension Fund or to your charity of choice. For further information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600.