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Charles Eichhorn Obituary
Charles was a retired co-owner and treasurer of Du Quoin Iron Supply. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin. He was a staff sergeant serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, where he received the Korean Service Medal, Bronze Service Star, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal. He was a 50-year member of Du Quoin VFW, where he had served 10 years as adjutant. He was also a 50-year member of Du Quoin American Legion. Charles was a member of NRA.
He was born March 21, 1930, in Du Quoin, the son of Frank L. and Ruby Mae (Wilson) Eichhorn.
He married Anna L. Siefert on May 2, 1953, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin, and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin; one son, David Eichhorn and wife, Dr. Gerrie of Marion; two daughters, Denise A. Decker of Du Quoin and Darby Mathis and husband, Kerry of Pinckneyville, 11 grandchildren, Jessica A. Conley and husband, Dan, of Walkersville, Md., Alexandria N. Eichhorn of Phoenix, Sarah Phipps and husband, Bob, of Du Quoin, Ashley Eichhorn of Tamaroa, Austin Eichhorn of Marion, Alison Miller and husband, Ben, of Du Quoin, Billy Decker and wife, Dr. Shiela, of Du Quoin, Justin Decker of Italy, Dr. Benjamin Mathis of Springfield, Tyler Mathis of Pinckneyville and Samuel Mathis of Pinckneyville, nine great-grandchildren, Skyler Conley and Haley Conley of Walkersville, Md., Carley Goeke of Tamaroa, Grace Phipps and Anna Phipps of Du Quoin, Annabelle Standen of North Carolina, Maddie Decker, Lainey Miller and Scarlet Decker, all of Du Quoin; and his beloved cat, Scifis.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Per Charles' request, he was cremated. Military graveside rites will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Jefferson Barracks Cemetery in St. Louis. Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may make memorials to Du Quoin VFW burial detail and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Charles Eichhorn
May 20, 2011
Darby and Family, Please accept our heartfelt sympathy at the passing of your dad. On his behalf, please accept our sincere thanks for his service to our country. It is only through the courage and honor of men and women like him that our country remains free. God's Blessings, Doris and Jim Beaty
May 20, 2011
Sis, David, Denise, and Darby: Please accept our condolences. Remembering Charles as pleasant, kind, and always smiling. Larry & Dianne Sims
Brent, Robin and Matthew Pritchett
May 20, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
May 20, 2011
David, Denise, and Darby,
You have my sympathy in the passing of your father. May GOD grant you his peace which surpasses all understanding.
Stephen Moss
Lynn Bushor
May 20, 2011
What an honor it must be to have such a humble hero as a father, husband, grandfather, friend. I know just reading about him made my heart swell with pride to be a part of a system that cares for these quiet heroes who fought to give us even the simple pleasures of being an American citizen.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. From the heartwarming smile in his picture, I know he will truly be missed.
May 20, 2011
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