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Robert Eickholt Obituary

EICKHOLT Robert L. Eickholt, age 72, passed away in his home December 9, 2008 surrounded by his family. He retired from Sears after 42 years of service and then worked for Total Express for 7 years. He was also a member of St. Anthony Parish. Robert was preceded in death by his parents George and Faye Eickholt. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Kathleen Eickholt; children, Colleen (Valdis) Rutks, Karen (David) Kelly. MerryLea (Tim) Goodrich, and Mark (Shelly) Eickholt; grandchildren, Kerri (Joshua) Clark, Cory O'Donnell, Shawn, Shannon, Ryan, and Daniel Kelly, Tyler, and Tiffany Goodrich, and Joshua, and Jordon Eickholt; great-grandson, Aiden O'Donnell; sister, Roberta (Donald) Laschansky; and many other family members. Family will receive friends from 1-3, and 5-7 p.m., Sunday, December 14, 2008 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, December 14, 2008. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., at St. Anthony Parish, 1300 Urban Dr. Columbus, OH 43229. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his name to St. Anthony Parish, 1300 Urban Dr. Columbus, OH 43229 or Mt. Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Rd. Columbus, OH 43215. Online condolences can be made at www.schoedinger.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2008.

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Jim Hartigan

December 18, 2008

Merry Lea and Karen,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Clara and Jim Noll

December 17, 2008

Karen and David, I am so sorry we missed the date for calling hours on Karen's Father. Our sympathy and prayers are with you all.
Jim's brother passed away on that Sunday, (Dec. 14). God bless you.

Todd Skipton

December 16, 2008

Mark, Colleen, Karen, MerryLea:
Sincere condolences. A perspective, from going through this same
healing process a year ago. The pain and ache you feel in your heart
will always remain, but will soon be offset by the knowledge that you
and your children are better people, because of your Dad.
Cherish your memories, and bring honor to his legacy through your
lives. His impressions, his imprints, on your souls is immortal. Live as strong as he taught you, by his own example.

Parker Higby

December 15, 2008

Sorry to hear about Mr. Eickholt-was a wonderful Manager and person-will miss him terribly. Former co-worker at Sears Distribution.

Sue Bender

December 14, 2008

Dear Merrylea and family,

We were so sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sue and David Bender

Dick Schwarz

December 13, 2008

Kathy,
I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Many memories come back of good times had over the years. My prayers are with you.
Dick Schwarz

Pauline and John Misuraca

December 12, 2008

Dear Kathy, Colleen, Karen, MerryLea, and Mark,

Bob will always be a part of our lives and will never be forgotten. We have shared so many wonderful memories that can never be taken away. We loved him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

All our love,

Lea Barry

December 12, 2008

MerryLea, Tim and kids,

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the passing of your beloved father and grandfather. My heart and prayers go out to your family this day. May God be your comforter during your days of grief and sorrow, and memories make you smile.

Ralph Veppert

December 12, 2008

Kathy, our deepest condolences go to you and your family. Bob was a genuinely nice guy and a good neighbor. It gave us no small comfort knowing you and he were keeping an eye out on the neighborhood. I, in particular, felt better whenever I'd leave town, knowing you two would help keep an eye on TJ.

Bob will be missed.

Ralph and TJ

Barbara Davis

December 12, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathleen Radcliff

December 12, 2008

Dear MerryLea,

You were, I think, a year behind me when we attended Northland High School.
I'm very sorry to hear about the death of your father, and please extend my condolences to your family.
Take good care and God Bless you.

Sincerely yours,

Kathy Radcliff

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