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John Eichenberger Obituary
Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, he joined the Marines during World War II and was trained as a weatherman. This opened the door to his education under the G. I. Bill.
He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, received his Master's from Case Western Reserve and his Doctorate from the University of Minnesota. He was a distinguished Professor at the Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville for 31 years, until his retirement in 1993.
He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Susan Eichenberger; his children, Kathy Roth, Bill Eichenberger, and Bob Eichenberger (Nhong); his stepdaughters, Allison Gordon-Beecher (Ken Beecher) and Melissa Rosen (Adam); and grandchildren, Sean and Brittainy Roth, Maryn and Jordan Beecher, and Maxwell Rosen.
His humble nature and quick wit endeared him to his family, friends, students and colleagues. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2010 at Herman Meyer and Son Funeral Home, 1338 Ellison Ave., with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery. Family and friends may visit beginning at 10 a.m. Monday.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work, ATTN: Matt Williams, 2323 S. Brook St., Louisville, KY 40292.
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Tim Schooler
January 13, 2010
Dear Sue and family,
I did not have the chance to meet John but know how important he was in your lives. May God grant comfort and the peace which passes all understanding to each of you.
With sympathy,
Tim Schooler
Bill and Patrick Bird and Deprey
January 13, 2010
"DR. SUE" - and family
We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. Unfortunately we did not discover the obituary until Monday evening. Please know that we are with you in spirit at this difficult time. We certainly know how special John was to you. We send our love and deepest sympathies. We will always remember you both dancing on the deck at Bill's retirement party; and joining us at our "Union of Spirits". Much love to you and all your family. Bill Bird and Patrick Deprey
January 13, 2010
I came to work at the Kent School the year Dr. Eichenberger retired, so I just missed knowing him. I am sorry to hear of his passing. It sounds like he had a great life and impacted many lives as a professor. My heart goes out to your entire family. Anita Barbee, Professor Kent School of Social Work
angela davis
January 12, 2010
Dear Eichenberger family, we are so sorry for your loss. Bill spoke very highly of his father just sorry i never had a chance to meet him.My thoughts and prayers are with you all always.
Angela Davis and the Arant family
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Holly VanScoy
January 11, 2010
I learned to love statistics in John's class and was inspired to pursue a career as a social work statistics professor myself through his example. He remained an important inspiration to me. He will be missed
January 11, 2010
Dear Sue,
Joe and I are thinking of you and your family in our prayers. It is so sad.
Dana Christensen
Karen McCardwell
January 11, 2010
Dear Eichenberger family, so sorry to learn of your loss, you are all in my thoughts. Karen
January 11, 2010
Dear Sue,
I am so so so sorry to hear of this.
Words fail...
sending you love.
----Merle
Kim Reynolds
January 11, 2010
Susan, My prayers are with you as I remember the good times I had with John at Kent and with you all after. Kim
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