Richard Livingston "Dick" Eager was born on August 27, 1917 in Kenaston, Saskatchewan. He earned two degrees from the University of Saskatchewan: a BE (1943) and M.Sc. (1945). In 1949, he received a PhD from McGill University. His first appointment at the University of Saskatchewan was in 1947, as a special lecturer. By 1965, he was a full Professor. Eager was noted for his exceptional teaching ability. Dr. Eager retired in 1984 and was named Professor Emeritus. Eager died in Saskatoon in 2003.