Albert and Isolde "Ike" Eichinger

Albert C. 'Ike' Eichinger Isolde H. EichingerAlbert C. 'Ike' Eichinger April 12, 1934 - March 22, 2005

Ike was born in Mansfield, Ohio and lived there until he moved to Mt. View, California as a teenager. Ike attended San Jose State University and played football throughout his time at San Jose State. He played the position of line backer and half-back. Ike received a football scholarship to USC and graduated from USC. While attending San Jose State University and serving in the Army at Ford Ord, he became friends with Lindsay Crosby, son of Bing Crosby. They lived off base at the Crosby home on the Pebble Beach Golf Course. Ike played many times in the famed Crosby Pro-Am golf tournament.

After college Ike moved back to the Bay Area and met his wife of 45 years, Isolde H. Eichinger. Ike instantly became a loving step-father to Isolde's two young children. He had a thriving business for over 35 years as a tax consultant. This business was second only to his wife and family.

Ike is survived by his sister Emily Harlow of Malibu, his son John Aronson of San Jose, daughter Michella West, son-in-law Richard West, granddaughter Kristen West, and grandson Kyle West of Antioch.

A Celebration of Life Service is to be held May 15th. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to any local or national orphanage. Isolde H. Eichinger

March 9, 1933 - Feb. 20, 2005

Isolde was born in Chemnitz, East Germany to Hilda and Max Frischmann. Isolde started ballet at an early age, later becoming a ballerina to the East German State Opera for 5 years. She came to the U.S. in 1953, after marrying her first husband, John A. Aronson of Redwood City, California. After coming to the U.S. she taught ballet and dance lessons for another 10 years. During this time she was introduced to her second husband, Albert C, Eichinger, by a student's mother. Ike and Isolde were married for 45 adoring years.

Throughout her life she modeled for various organizations. Isolde enjoyed painting, gourmet cooking, sewing and gardening.

She is survived by her brother Dieter Frischmann of Chemnitz, Germany, her son John Aronson of San Jose, daughter Michella West, son-in-law, Richard West, granddaughter Kristen West, and grandson, Kyle West of Antioch, Calif.

A Celebration of Life Service is to be held May 15th. Donations in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Greyhound Rescue Society. Arrangements under the direction of Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation, Inc.