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2011
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DONALD EICHLER Obituary
Born May 25, 1947, in Genoa, the son of Donald H. and Barbara (Gates) Eichler, he married Katherine Bruns on Sept. 5, 1981.
Chuck was a graduate of Genoa High School, Class of 1966. He earned his associate's degree in horticulture from Kishwaukee College. Chuck was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam era.
Chuck worked for the Genoa Township Park District for many years. He was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Genoa, VietNow and active in the Kishwaukee Heritage Museum. He was an avid horticulturist, fisherman, farmer and enjoyed woodworking.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy of Genoa; his mother, Barbara Eichler of Belvidere; five children, Ryan C. (Alanea) Eichler of N.C., Janet G. Sanchez-Eichler of Ind., Rhonda S. (Tony) Provost of Maple Park, Crystal A. (Charles Rogers) Eichler of Calif., and April R. (Jayson Lucas) Eichler of Genoa; 10 grandchildren and one on the way; five sisters, Iona (Jeff) Drewelow and Anne Eichler, both of Cherry Valley, Eileen (George) McDavid of Calif., Carol (Gary) Rich of Colo., and Charol McClenthen of Belvidere; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald; and his grandparents.
His memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at Faith United Methodist Church, 325 S. Stott St., Genoa, with the Rev. Dr. Daniel Diss officiating.
A visitation will be from 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday at the church. A time of fellowship will follow the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Slater-Butala Funeral Home, 132 W. Main St., Genoa, IL 60135. For information, visit www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com or call 815-784-5191.
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Memories and Condolences
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Karen Scherer-Noftz
May 25, 2011
Kathy and family,
So shocked to hear of Chuck's illness and passing. I hope God grants you his mercy and strength to carry on without him. You are all in my prayers.
Jan Comerford
May 23, 2011
Dear Kathy, Barb, Crystal and April, and all the rest of the family too..
I was so sorry to hear of Chuck's death. I will be praying for you all..
Lisa Michaelis
May 20, 2011
Kathy and family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, may you find a sense of peace and calming and know that the good lord now has another angel. Lisa Michaelis
Jessica Dominguez
May 17, 2011
Kathy, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
May 16, 2011
Kathy I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Naatz (Carpentersville,IL)
May 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in the loss of Chuck. Our sympathy. Mary Lou & Bob Miller(Genoa, IL)
Roger & JoAnn Watson
May 14, 2011
It's been a long and difficult journey
for Chuck. May knowing that he is at Peace now and not suffering any more,
bring comfort to his family.
Our sincere smypathy.
Dick Gates
May 14, 2011
I'm saddened to hear of Chuck's passing. No one deserves to go that young. Kathy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Maryann Glenn
May 14, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Debra Russey
May 14, 2011
Kathy, I am sorry for your loss.. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Scott Niksich
May 14, 2011
Crystal... So sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Karina
May 13, 2011
Kathy, my forever friend, my heart hurts for you and your family as you come to terms with loosing Chuck. May you find Gods peace as these days and weeks continue. My prayers, and love, along with my Moms will continue during this sad time. for you and your family.
May 13, 2011
Kathy
I am so sorry to hear that Chuck passed away.Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sheryl Lindquist
May 13, 2011
Sorry to hear about Chuck. My thougts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.
Debbie Kuhn, Genoa, IL
Debbie Kuhn
May 13, 2011
Sorry to hear about Chuck's passing. My thoughts and prayers to the family at this time of sorrow.
Debbie Waugh
May 13, 2011
So sorry to hear about Don. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Debbie from Dr. Michalsens' office.
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