Mark Brian "Mr. Racine" Eickhorst

Mark Brian Eickhorst “Mr. Racine” RACINE – Mark “Mr. Racine” Brian Eickhorst found eternal peace and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 6th at Hospitality Nursing and Rehab in Kenosha. Mark was born on February 2, 1951 to Willard and Helen (Foertch) Eickhorst. Whenever Mark was asked how he was, his standard answer was, “I’m blessed.” He wanted to be known lovingly by his Lord and Savior first, then his family and friends, his city, country and even his enemies and then himself. Mark was preceded in death by his parents Willard John Eickhorst and Helen (Foertch) Eickhorst and his brother Willard Allen Eickhorst plus many other relatives and friends. He is survived by a number of remaining relatives and numerous friends. Services for Mark will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2065 Geneva Street, on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 6:30 pm with Rev. Stephen Jennings and Rev. David Gehne officiating. Private interment will take place at a later time. Relatives and friends are invited to meet at the church on Tuesday evening from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran’s Trinity Cares Ministry. Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory 3915 Douglas Avenue Racine, WI 53402 (262) 639-8000 www.purath-strand.com