David Lloyd Eberdt, 89, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Riverside Terrace surrounded by family and caregivers.
He was born on December 6, 1936 in Tomah, WI and raised in Sparta, WI, the son of Eunice Wood Eberdt. David was a 1954 Sparta High School graduate. After graduating, he joined the United States Navy and served during the Korean Conflict. David later received his Associates Degree from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He married Darlene Sunne on July 1, 1961 at Central Lutheran Church in Edgerton. She predeceased him on March 31, 2024.
David was formerly employed for 40 years by one company that went through 3 name changes through his career: Gisholt, Gilman, and Giddings & Lewis. He was a Senior Systems Engineer and was most proud of working on the redesign of Booster Rockets for the Space Shuttle after the Challenger disaster. David was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Janesville where he was part of the Church Council and Call Committee. He was a member of the Grand Lodge Masons in Edgerton, Fulton Lodge #0069, and the VFW Post #1621 in Janesville. David was also a member of the Oldsters’ Club through G&L. He was an avid train collector and proud member of the Midwest Division of the Train Collectors Association (TCA). He enjoyed fishing; especially when it was spent with his son, Shaun in Canada. He also enjoyed making stained glass with Shelly as well as reading and poetry. David and Darlene enjoyed traveling to Alaska, Hawaii, Las Vegas, and numerous other adventurous places. He was able to take a trip with Vets Roll to Washington DC.
Survivors include his children, Michelle “Shelly” (William “Bill”) Tyler of Janesville, WI and Shaun (Krista) Eberdt; grandchildren, Cory Burnett, Hannah (Brad) Davis, David Tyler, Alex (Beka) Thompson, Dane (Lina) Tyler, and Daniel Eberdt; six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
David was predeceased by his mother; wife, Darlene; three sisters, Miriam (Almond) Pierce, Gerry (Kenny) Rattle, and Helen (Alan) Peterson.
The family would like to thank the staff and residents at Riverside Terrace for their love, support, and kindness over the past three years.
A Memorial Service for David will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1422 Center Ave., Janesville, WI, with Rev. Bruce A. Gray officiating. Inurnment will be in Jenson Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by VFW Post #1621. Visitation of Remembrance will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. on Friday in the church. Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, WI, assisted the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to St. Peters Lutheran Church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.daleymurphywisch.com
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