Long after his showbiz career was over, Eaton served as a captain in the Army Air Corps in Foggia, Italy during World War II. Following the war, he went into business with his sister Doris, who operated a thriving Arthur Murray Dance Studios franchise in Detroit, and did occasional theatrical engagements.
After his career in entertainment ended, Eaton became a captain in the Army Air Corps in Foggia, Italy during World War II. Following the war, he collaborated with his sister Doris to manage a successful Arthur Murray Dance Studios franchise in Detroit, and participated in occasional theatrical performances.