Dr. Donald C. Eichenlaub

Dr. Donald C. Eichenlaub, 86, of Mount Jackson died at home at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 26, 2009, after an extended battle with cancer.He was born March 23, 1923, in Pittsburgh to Charles Henry and Nioma Gunderman Eichenlaub.He married Marti Lou Oleson on May 15, 1954. She survives.They attended Mount Jackson Presbyterian Church.After graduating from Westminster College and serving with the Army in India during World War II, Don attended the University of Pittsburgh Dental School and received his dental degree.He practiced in Bessemer for 32 years. He was a past president of the Lawrence County Dental Society, a past president of the Bessemer Rotary Club, a member of the Lodge of the Craft-Westminster Lodge 433, and Bessemer VFW.Don had many hobbies, including collecting antiques, wood carving, golf, traveling, square dancing and, probably best of all, his vegetable garden.Don was also a former part owner of Mohawk Trails Golf Course.In addition to his wife, Marti, Don leaves two sons, Charles Henry "Chip" of New Castle and Tim and his wife, Annika, of Atlanta; a daughter, Jody L. of New Castle; and five grandchildren.Don was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Eichenlaub.A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Mount Jackson Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Stan Keelwetter officiating.Arrangements are by the Terry A. Cunningham Funeral Home, 203 Oak St., Bessemer.Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/ncnewsonline/Obituaries.asp.