Dr. Richard Eiceman

Dr. Richard Eiceman MYERSTOWN Dr. Richard D. Eiceman D.O., 75, passed away December 24, 2014 in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Janet S. (Briedwell) Eiceman, who passed away April 25, 2012. They met in 1961 in Kirksville, Mo. while Richard was attending medical school. They were married on December 14, 1963 and shared 48 years of marriage. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late George H. and Nora E. (Capp) Eiceman. Richard was a 1957 graduate of Lebanon High School. He graduated from Lebanon Valley College in 1961 where he earned his BS in Biology and Chemistry. He then went on to graduate from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1965. He completed his internship at Harrisburg Osteopathic Hospital in 1966. In 1966, Dr. Eiceman opened his own Family Practice in Myerstown where he treated patients until his retirement in 1997. Going to the office everyday was what he loved. His patients always came first, he enjoyed every minute of practicing medicine. His passions outside of his commitment to the medical field included playing poker, golfing, and going to casinos. He was a very talented drummer, playing in numerous bands throughout his life, most recently in the Lebanon Community Concert Band. He was a member of NARD (National Association of Rudimental drummers). In earlier years he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving is a daughter, Achsah Y. Eiceman, Heidelberg Twp.; four granddaughters, Skyler Elizabeth Eiceman, Raina Tate Morris-Eiceman, Rowan Lily Morris-Eiceman and Taryn Gillian Morris-Eiceman. Other survivors include brother, Thomas I. Eiceman, Lebanon; sister, Jane A. (Eiceman) Labriola, Allentown; sister, Nancy L. Eiceman, Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother George H. Eiceman. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and/or Animal Rescue League P.O. Box 69, Mohnton, PA 19540. A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held in Bean Funeral Homes, 3825 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, Friday, January 2, 2015 at 11 a.m., Kathy L. Lentz, Certified Celebrant officiating. Interment will follow in Schaefferstown Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com