Carl D. Eaker

Carl D. Eaker, of St. Peters, MO, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Yda Eaker; cherished son of the late Raymond and Lena Eaker. Devoted father of Andy Eaker and Yvette (Terry) Lyon; loving grandfather of Colton (Chelsea Gebhart) Farrell and Kali (David Groth) Farrell; treasured great-grandfather of Grey Groth; dear brother of Peggy Hodge; uncle, cousin and friend to many. Carl is preceded in death by two sisters, Mary and Pat; and two brothers, Harold and Jim. 

Carl attended Harvester Christian Church, where he volunteered as a greeter and served in the deaf ministry. He was also deeply involved in the Greater St. Louis Association of the Deaf (GSLAD), cherishing the strong sense of community he found there. As a member of Gateway of Silent Seniors, he enjoyed playing bingo and connecting with friends. You could often find Carl cracking jokes or telling stories. 

While attending the Missouri School for the Deaf, Carl played on the football, basketball, and track teams. He continued playing sports into his young adulthood. A passionate sports fan, Carl especially loved the St. Louis Cardinals, never missing a game. He also had a fondness for jigsaw puzzles, working on them while looking over the lake. Carl was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 

Memorials may be made in Carl's name to GSLAD (Greater St. Louis Association of the Deaf).