Allen Charles Eglinton

Allen Charles Eglinton Allen Charles Eglinton, 86, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, surrounded by family at Bay Harbor Assisted Living in La Crescent MN. Allen was born on April 28, 1939, at the Caledonia Hospital to Albert Charles Eglinton and Helen Irene (Olson) Eglinton. Sister, Lois Irene was born on April 22, 1940. Lois passed away from polio in 1949. That same year, another sister, Annette (Eglinton) Holte was born on September 12, 1949. Allen attended Country School until 6th grade and Caledonia High School up through 12th grade until he graduated in 1957. He was a member of the District I football championship team of 1956. After graduation, he left the family farm and began two years employment with Remington Rand Univac in Saint Paul MN as a draftsman. During his employment he worked on the Athena Guidance System which attempted several moon landings. He married Marion Louise (Schuldt) Eglinton on May 10, 1958, in the Presbyterian Church in Caledonia. Shortly after, he purchased the family farm and moved back to Caledonia where they raised dairy and beef cows, hogs, and chickens. Allen helped organize the Caledonia Sno-Gophers Snowmobile club and served as its president for several years, was president for MN United Snowmobile Clubs Region V, and later as president of the State Snowmobile Association. In 1966 he enrolled in the language arts program at Winona State College and graduated in 1968 with an English major and Speech minor. He accepted a language arts position at La Crescent High School and enjoyed 33 rewarding years on staff. Being a part of so many students’ lives during their formative years was truly a joy for him. Allen is survived by: Marion, wife of 67 years, daughters Allison (Bob) Conrad, La Crescent, MN. and Marie Eglinton, Rushford, MN., sons Bryan (Jeanne) Eglinton Hastings, MN, Bruce Eglinton, Caledonia MN. Sister, Annette (Dennis) Holte, Spring Grove, MN. Fourteen grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, one great, great-grandchild and numerous cousins. He will be laid to rest in Union Ridge Cemetery near sister, parents, grandparents and other family members. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 10:30am to 3:00pm at the Four Seasons Community Center, 900 North Kingston St, Caledonia MN with a small service onsite at 11:30am. A buffet lunch will follow the service. Memorials and condolences for the Allen Eglinton Family can be sent in care of McCormick Funeral Home, 205 East Main Street, Caledonia MN 55921.

Allen Charles Eglinton

April 28, 1939 - January 31, 2026