Clayton County Foundation for the Future: Inspired by Memories

When Dustin Eglseder passed away from osteosarcoma at the age of 23, his family wanted a way to keep his memory alive for generations to come.

Growing up in the small town of Guttenberg Iowa, he took advantage of many community and school activities, with baseball, music and swimming among his favorites.  Friends and family's most cherished memories of Dustin include: his huge grin playing little league baseball at the Darwin Duwe Field; a tan, skinny, little kid who spent all waking hours possible at the Guttenberg swimming pool; and listening to his vocal solos and duets as part of the Clayton Ridge Swing Show

After Dustin's passing, his family struggled to figure out the best way to cherish his memory. He was involved in so many things, selecting one cause to support was difficult.  They also wanted a way to ensure his memory was kept alive for years to come and talked about options for several years, “knowing” the right opportunity would came along.

When they learned about the Clayton County Foundation for the Future Endowments, they knew that was exactly the way Dustin would want to be remembered. The family established the Dustin Eglseder Memorial Endowment for Guttenberg Youth. Every year, the family will award grants to any initiative that benefits Guttenberg youth, whether it be sports, music, recreation or something else. They are excited about giving back to a community that gave so much to Dustin throughout his life.