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Steven Eich Obituary

Steven S. Eich, of Hinsdale, formerly of Glenview, passed away September 6, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Steve was a graduate of Glenbrook South High School and DePauw University where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He had a passion for history, teaching Social Studies at Fairview South School in Skokie and Glenbrook South High School in Glenview. In addition, Steve coached baseball and basketball and was a role model and mentor to many. An avid Cub fan, he was a season ticket holder and felt blessed to witness a World Series win!

Beloved husband and father, Steve is survived by his wife, Nancy Harper, and children Bobby, Emily and John Eich, sister Judy Standefer (Mark). He was a caring uncle to Matt Eich, Andy Eich, Andrew Smiskol and nieces Missy Eich, Cindy Smiskol, Kati Standefer, Christine Standefer.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Doris (Burklund) Eich and his brother, Ronald Eich. Knowing Steve's love of learning and education, donations may be made to the Robert, Emily and John Eich Children College Fund in care of Harris Bank Hinsdale, 50 S. Lincoln Street, Hinsdale, IL attn.: Thomas Bettencourt.

Due to COVID- 19, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Please share any fond memories of Steve on our online guestbook.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 14, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Eich

23 Entries

Allison Hahn

September 15, 2024

Kind blessings to his family. Mr. Eich was a strong, helpful figure in the whirlwind of teen years at GBS in the 80s. I´m so thankful for his presence and teaching. I´m very sorry for your loss. I think of him now and again... he was a teacher that truly made a difference in a child´s life.

August 1, 2022

1977 GBSHS GRAD Boomerang! GBS HISTORY teacher of Jr's Basketball with Glenview Park District ~1983 Baseball with Glenview Youth Baseball RIP

Carrie Kaplan

December 11, 2021

I´m so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Mr Eich.
I was a graduate of Fairview South School class of 1982. Mr Eich was my favorite teacher. I remember clearly when he handed me my Constitution test back and I got a 97. I was so happy because my sister class of 1980 received a 96. I was so happy that I got a higher score. He gave me a huge smile and a wink. Very endearing memory. Best wishes to all of you.

Patty Iverson

November 7, 2021

Just heard of Steve´s passing and I´m heartbroken. He was such a kind man. As a new mom teaching in Social Studies at GBS, Steve try to lift my spirits by hanging a picture of my baby Emily with an added mustache in a row of President portraits in the department common room. And when my second baby, Rachel, needed open heart surgery, Steve drove all the way to Christ Children´s Hospital to provide blood for a transfusion. I will always have a fond place in my heart for Steve and know that your loss, Nancy, is tremendous. I hope that over time, all your memories will bring some solace.

Kevin Garner

October 6, 2021

Terrible loss of such a great guy. Steve was always around my cousins house. Every party, picnic or family gather at Aunt Sissy and Uncle Frank´s house Steve was there. He was there so much I thought he was my cousin! Always took the time to give me a hard time and check in and see how I was doing. He truly cared. Unfortunately gone too soon, but never forgotten and always will be celebrated. RIP cousin Steve

Gary and Lynn Granzin

September 26, 2021

Steve was a wonderful cousin. We shared many many holidays together with all 11 of our cousins. Birthdays ( almost every month as we all grew up), Christmas, 4th of July and or cours our annual Cuz Parties. We will all miss him. Special prayers to Nancy and the kids. God Bless them All.

jon cohn

September 20, 2021

Best way I can describe Steve--is he made you feel better every time you would be around him. A great coach and teacher and even better person ( there will be a column on steve that I wrote coming up in thursday sept 23 Glenview/Northbrook herald. it will be available on line. includes....many teachers at GBS comments on steve. R.I.P. great friend.

Jane Mc nNamara. (Ms Mac)

September 18, 2021

Teachers are not supposed to have favorites, but I must admit Steven was mine in Jr High. He was everything a teacher would love. I followed him at GBS when he was coaching basketball and what a wonderful role model he became. Also had fun running into him at Cub games. Always friendly and smiling. My prayers and thoughts are with Nancy and her family.
Jane Mac. JrHi Physical Education Teacher

Daniel & Jane Silva

September 17, 2021

It was indeed an honor and privilege to have Steve in our family. A more honorable and courageous man I did not know. A wonderful husband and father he was. Totally dedicated to his family. We will miss him so much. We take comfort knowing that he suffers no more and is at peace.

Denise Silva

September 17, 2021

Steve, my friend/cousin who became a brother to me, love you so! I will hold all memories/moments deep in my heart to cherish! You are a true example of a loving, kind, selfless and brave man for his family, friends and community and your children will carry on these traits you have instilled in them oh so very well :-)
I leave these words.... Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Until we meet again.....love you Steve

Kelly Summerwill

September 16, 2021

Steve was such a gentle, kind, and good man. As his neighbor down the street, I will miss the friendly banter about the Cubbies and our dogs. When I got my yellow lab, Ollie, I always told Steve that my hope is that someday Ollie will be as well-mannered as his beloved Rizzo. When Ollie was about 5 months old, we were out for a walk and ran into Steve and Rizzo on their walk. Steve had a full cup of coffee, which my crazy Ollie jumped up and spilled. As usual, Steve was calm, chuckled, and offered me words of encouragement. I know that I will miss seeing and talking to Steve when passing by the Eich family's front porch. To Nancy, Bobby, Emily, and Johnny, know that I am thinking about you and hoping that time helps ease the sorrow that you are feeling.

The Garner Family

September 15, 2021

Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of a true gentleman. He was a member of our family and will be missed and never forgotten. God Bless

STAFF CAMPBELL

September 15, 2021

I knew Steve when we were very young as a good friend and neighbor. We spent hour simulating baseball games and were huge Cub fans. Once in while the Cardinals would also be discussed. We sent letters to the Cubs and Cardinals and got nice black and white photos back of different players. Ernie Banks was our favorite. Long time ago but the fond memories remain. This was the beginning of our life long love of Cubs baseball. (Although I have been also a Mariner fan for the last 20 years also as i live in WA.) Sad he is gone.

Jon Barth

September 15, 2021

Bye Steve. We spent so many early years in scouts and baseball, thru Jr. High. Funny, even after we went our own ways in high school we remained friends. I miss knowing you're not in my world any more.

valerie mccune

September 15, 2021

Here is a photo from 1975. I was in 8th grade, and "Mr. Eich" was my homeroom/social studies teacher. Not only was he smart and articulate and sorta funny ;), but I thought he was dreamy. I would continue to visit him after school, even after I left Fairview, and we would catch up on what was happening with all the kids in his class. Fast forward to 1999. I am at a place called Grandpas and hear this social studies "voice," and turn around, and there he is! We catch up again about all the Fairview gang! He was always interested in everyone and loved catching up! Fast forward one more time! My kids are going to GBS, and I am at a parent-teacher conference, and see his name on the door! Unbelievable! I remember he loved bow ties and giving him a green bow tie for Christmas when I was in 8th grade, and when he wore it, it made me smile. So these are my memories, and I hope you know, his remembrances will live on. Virtual hugs to you and all who knew and loved him.

Lisa Solesky

September 14, 2021

Steve was one of the nicest people I worked with at Glenbrook South. He had a great smile and a laugh that just made you feel food when you heard it. He influenced so many young people through his roles as teacher and coach. His legacy will live on through those lives he touched. My deepest condolences to his family.

Kevin Redding

September 14, 2021

"Coach Eich" was an excellent basketball, football, & baseball coach. His enthusiasm for the City of Chicago in "Urban Studies" made the class. Fair and approachable. Steve Eich was the teacher and coach you hope you get at one of the best public schools in the country. Say hi to Harry Carey Coach. RIP

Chris Pusateri

September 14, 2021

Great human being and friend.
Served as a well respected and fun
loving Coach. So thankful for having known him. God rest his Soul. Love and my condolences to
his wife Nancy and family, Chris
Pusateri

Bill Verity

September 14, 2021

I´ve had the privilege of knowing Steve as a son in law and more importantly a friend with shared interests history and literature
Spent many Xmas eves with Steve watching a recording of a Christmas program of the St Olaf College Choir along with Steve´s glut
Last conversation this summer was hls lament about all the Cubs from the World Series team no longer wth the team
I really miss him Great man

Shields Family

September 14, 2021

Steve was a wonderfully courageous and sincerely kind person. He was an amazing father, husband, and friend. Steve made the world a better and kinder place. He will be greatly missed.

Jack Kausal

September 14, 2021

Steve was a great friend to everyone who knew him for many years. He will be missed by all. My condolences to Nancy and his young children.

Dick Moore, Amelia Island, FL

September 14, 2021

My sympathy to Steve's family and friends. I will miss Steve; I have known him most of my life: beginning as classmates in elementary school, and through Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, sunday school, middle school, high school, DePauw University, and as Beta Theta Pi Fraternity brothers - that is a long span, that include many, many memories! I even learned from Steve's obituary photo that we both loved Golden Retrievers, too - I have three! Steve and I shared and learned so much about life as we grew up through the years. Although we didn't see too much of one another in our later, more recent years; whenever we did, we just laughed and smiled knowing that our life-long experiences together really mattered to each other. Steve was a great friend and I will remember our times together forever! My thoughts go out to all of those family and friends that Steve leaves behind.......including his Golden Retriever! RIP, Steve!

Jeannie Donath

September 14, 2021

He was loved by every student he taught. All the girls had a major crush on him! He was kind and if you needed extra help with something he was always there for you. My condolences go out to his family.

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