Willis A. Eberline, 77

Blue Earth – Willis Arlo Eberline, age 77, of Blue Earth passed away at home on Monday, April 7, 2025 from COPD. The family will greet friends from 2-4 p.m. on Monday April 14 at Patton Funeral Home. A private burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at www.pattonfh.com

Willis was born Feb. 17, 1948 to Victor and Veanna (Stoner) Eberline in Blue Earth. He lived and farmed the family homestead for over 50 years. He retired in 2020. He also served in the National Guard.

On July 2, 1983, he married Carol Ogilvie and together they farmed and raised their two children, Matthew and Heather.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol; son, Matthew; daughter, Heather (David) Bayerl; two grandchildren, Dominic and Maggie Bayerl; his sisters, Sharon (Allan) Krieger and family, Marlene Rapinac and family, Jean (Bill) Willmert and family; and his brother, Eddie (Kathy) Eberline and family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Veanna; his in-laws, Don and Betty Ogilvie; and several aunts and uncles.