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Jerry Eichenlaub Obituary
Formerly of Horseheads, unexpectedly passed away on August 4, 2008 at his home in Houston, TX. He was fifty years old. Jerry graduated from Horseheads High School in 1976, receiving a New York State Regents Scholarship. He moved to Houston in 1978 with his wife, Linda, where he attended North Harris County College and received an Applied Science Degree in Electronic Technology. Jerry was employed in the Information Technology industry. He served the IT group at Baker Botts, LLP in Houston with distinction for fourteen years. He was loved by many of his co-workers for his dedication, support of others, his sense of humor and fun-loving spirit. Jerry loved to travel. He and Linda took many excursions to Mexico where he was thrilled to explore, scuba dive, and experience the local flavors. With geology as a hobby, Jerry was an avid Rock Hound. He loved to polish his discoveries and display beautiful examples of nature in his home. As a child Jerry began his lifelong love of spelunking with his three brothers as they mined for "diamonds" in Herkimer, NY, and he and Linda explored many of the caves in the Hill Country of Central Texas. Jerry is survived by his parents, Charles and Molly Eichenlaub of Horseheads; his brother, Dennis and sister-in-law, Kathy Eichenlaub of Houston; his brother, Ken Eichenlaub, also of Houston; nephews, Mike and John Eichenlaub of Elmira Heights; and their mother and close family friend, Maryanne Eichenlaub, also of Elmira Heights; nephews, TJ, Tim and Tracy Nugent of Houston; nephew, Chad Eichenlaub of Austin; several grandnieces and nephews; and his best friend, Linda Eichenlaub of Houston. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church, Main Street, Ovid, NY at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 20th. Following the mass, Jerry's ashes will be interred at Holy Cross Cemetery, Ovid. Jerry will be greatly missed by his family and friends in both Texas and NY. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Eichenlaub family at 655 Veteran Hill Road, Horseheads, NY 14845. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jerry's memory to the Houston Ear Research Foundation, 7737 Southwest Freeway, Suite 630, Houston, TX 77074, attention Ms. Jan Gilden.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Eichenlaub
Wayne Skelton
September 8, 2008
Just another note from a member of Jerry's Baker Botts family. My condolences to his family.
Jerry, you will be missed!
Kimberly (Cady) Foulkrod
August 22, 2008
Mike and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your uncles passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Regius Comstock
August 20, 2008
sad to hear of jerrys passing,we went to school together,he was a great guy.
Chales Millard
August 17, 2008
I was Jerry's guidance counselor at HHS. He was, as I can recall after nearly thirty some years, a decent student scholastically. Most of all I remember our talks about his future. He was much to young to leave us. My sympathy to his family. Charles Millard
scott struble
August 17, 2008
its sad to hear about jerry passing. it,s sad to lose a classmate from horseheads class of 76. i went to school with him but didn,t realy know him but god bless him and your family
Julie Bryce
August 14, 2008
Jerry was truly one of the most decent human beings I've known. He had a kind heart was always willing to lend a hand. He will be missed.
Joseph Dixon
August 12, 2008
I was really sad to hear of Jerry's passing and wanted to express my sympathy to his family. Jerry was a kind and good man who who was a coworker at Baker Botts in the IT department.
Barbara
August 12, 2008
Jerry was more than a co-worker, he was a good friend whose ready smile and helpful nature will be greatly missed. My family and I will remember Jerry in our hearts and prayers.
Debbie DeLuca
August 12, 2008
Jerry and I were coworkers at Baker Botts. It was always such a relief when he came with a smile to rescue me from my latest IT problem. I will pray for you family.
Cecelia Hayes
August 12, 2008
I was very saddened to hear the news about Jerry. During the 10+ years I knew him at BakerBotts, he was always there with a ready smile.
My thoughts are with his family at this time.
Angel McCormack
August 12, 2008
I worked with Jerry for many years, and he was a wonderful person, always friendly and upbeat, always willing to help. He will be missed.
Laura Jewett
August 11, 2008
Jerry and I worked together at Baker Botts. He was a great person and always donated to charity bike rides I have done. I am very sad to hear of his passing, he was a good man.
Margaret
August 11, 2008
I knew Jerry as a kind, capable co-worker. He was always courteous to me and seemed genuinely happy to help in whatever way he could. I saw him a few more times after he left our workplace and he was the same happy, congenial person I knew him to be. I express my sympathy to his family in their loss.
Rick Drosche
August 11, 2008
My sympathy goes out to the entire Eichenlaub family. I will remember Jerry for many things, especially his great hot sauce.
May the Love of our Lord be with you all.
Bea Garcia
August 10, 2008
My name is Bea Garcia and Jerry and I were co-workers at Baker Botts in the I.T. Dept. Jerry was such a nice guy and wonderful friend. I will miss him. My sincere condolences to Jerry's Family during this difficult time. Love and Prayers, Bea Garcia
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