John E. Eyler

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John Eyler Obituary

Name: Service for John E. Eyler
Start: 2015-04-12T18:30:00.000Z
Location: Richland Friends Meeting

Eyler, John E.John E. Eyler died at his home in Coopersburg, Pa. on March 4. He was 67 years old. Those who knew John will remember his easy smile, quick wit, and generous spirit. A classic car enthusiast, John loved Sunday drives with the top down, listening to funny, poetic songs like "The Little Lady Preacher," and "Always Keep a Diamond in Your Mind." John was also an incurable storyteller who loved entertaining friends with anecdotes and reminiscences. John was born in Gettysburg and spent the majority of his life in Pennsylvania. He graduated from Penn State University in 1969 and spent 25 years living and working in the Philadelphia area before settling in the Lehigh Valley. John will be dearly missed by family and friends far and near. He is survived by his daughter Kate, son Ben, daughter-in-law Karin, grandsons Sam and Max, sisters Francis Hardman and Betty Eyler Link, and mother Catherine. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations for Kate's education on gofundme.com (John Eyler Memorial Fund). Services: Sunday April 12 (2:30 pm) at Richland Friends Meeting in Quakertown, Pa. richlandquakers.org

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Published by Morning Call on Mar. 26, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for John Eyler

10 Entries

Scott McCabe

December 30, 2024

It has been several years since John's passing and he is still thought of often. I worked with John at IMR. We spent many hours driving to clients and developing solutions for our clients especially LVHN and Treasury in Harrisburg. I enjoyed working with John and still miss him

Mike Doyle

April 28, 2015

Though we had lost touch after Penn State, I remember John very fondly as a friend--and collaborator. I'm so sad to learn of his passing. It was not his time.

John and I created a joint project for Mrs. Jackson's physics class our senior year in high school: Every boy's fantasy--a working rocket! We drew up a design and generated the required predictive calculations. We fabricated the body from an aluminum tube and John concocted the molten fuel on his mom's stovetop. As she watched skeptically, the first batch caught fire, filled her kitchen with smoke, and ruined one of her large pans. John charmed her into allowing us to continue.

John invited Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Eyler to witness the launch. He set up the five-foot rocket in their side yard, and pressed the ignition. It exploded into the air! Mrs. Jackson shrieked. Up it went, for what we figured was a half mile, and its arc took it about a quarter mile distant. We dashed across the open field to the landing spot, John laughing all the way. It planted itself nose-first into the shoulder of the new Rt. 15 bypass off-ramp, where the molten aluminum tube had collapsed like an accordion. We were ecstatic.

Though Mrs. Jackson gave us an "A" for the project, John's mom wasn't a bit happy with the three-foot blast crater in her iris bed. But he found fun in it all, with his infectious "tuh huh-huh" laugh --the stove fire; the successful launch; the accordioned rocket; the crater in the iris bed. John was always up for anything and a joy to be around.

Maryanna Biesecker Hall

April 13, 2015

I remember John from our hi school & college days. Thinking about that old black car he drove in high school. You have my sympathy at this time.

Radcliffe Schultz

April 13, 2015

I saw John for the first time in many years at our last Gettysburg High School Reunion and he was still the great guy I remembered. I'm sad to hear of his passing and that I won't get a chance to see him again at our 50th reunion. I'm sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed by the family, his friends, and by me.

Jane BLOCHER

April 12, 2015

My deepest sympathy to John's family. We were classmates at GHS. I was looking forward to seeing John at our upcoming 50th reunion. He was always a pleasure to be with. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Jane Lawver Blocher

Mollie (Nett) Bowers

April 12, 2015

My sympathy to the Eyler family! As a child, we were neighbors, I lived on Chambersburg St! Also we were classmates & graduated from GHS! He will be missed by many!

April 9, 2015

I would like to express my sincere condolences to John's family and friends. My name is John Maitz. John and I were close friends and apartment roommates for 2 years at PSU. I have many great memories of those times. John was a unique individual who I will always remember. Although I now live in Raleigh, NC, I was born in Coopersburg and lived in Limeport and Coopersburg through 2000.

Leslie Watkins

April 7, 2015

Hi Kate:So sorry to learn this news about your dad. He was a good friend and we will miss him. I remember all the fun times we had at the farm, eating and drinking fabulous meals together with him and esp. the school Olympic competitions he worked with you and your friends on. I know you will miss him very much. Our love to you and Ben and family. So sorry we will not be back for the celebration of his life this next week.

Donna Weedling

March 29, 2015

Kate, Jim and I always enjoyed running into your Dad. He always had a smile, and a great story to share. I learned something new each time. May your love and memories help you through this difficult time.
Donna and Jim Weedling

Deanna Smickley

March 26, 2015

John was a gentle and humble man. He had a nice laugh and a bright smile. Rest easy, John.

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