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MICHAEL STEPHEN EITEL Michael Stephen Eitel, 60, of Savannah, GA passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012. He was born to the late Raymond and Mildred Eitel, February 7 1952, in Indiana. Mr. Eitel attended Lake Worth high school in Palm Beach county. He briefly served in the army, where he met Hazel Eitel, whom he married in Hinesville, GA on November 21, 1983. Mr. Eitel was a vivid story-teller and loved to travel. Recently, when he was not on the road for his job, he volunteered with local homeless shelters in the Lake Worth area. Mr. Eitel was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: James, Richard, and Robert and his nephew James Douglas Eitel Jr. He is survived by a son, his wife Hazel, his brother Roger, and over a dozen nieces and nephews including Valerie, Julie, Tammy of Palm Beach county. Memorial donations may be made to the Community Fund to End Homelessness in Palm Beach County. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Steve & Rhonda Janitch
March 7, 2012
We were so sad to hear of Steve's passing & sorry we weren't able to make the Grand 60th Birthday celebration. Steve always had a quick smile & was a kind & gentle soul. Our condolences to his family. Rest in peace dear classmate & friend, Steve & Rhonda Janitch
craig lamb
March 6, 2012
I am pained that i did not get to see Steve at the reunion. Both of us were heading in different directions all day, but then again, that's how it has been since the 60's when we first met. I can remember allot of the "Eitel Lore" from the time i was about 10 years old. Through my "formative" years of junior high school, Steve was somewhat of a legend. There was never an unkind word, always a smile and a gleam in his eyes. Steve had a knack of always making you feel important and a "part of". I won't say rest in peace, cuz i now Steve didn't rest. He always had something cooking whether is was emotionally, spiritually, philosophically, or physically. Go with the wind brother, go with the wind. Thanks for the parts of the world that you made better.
Robin Miller
March 6, 2012
My heartfelt sympathies to Steve's family, from one who grew up in Lantana and went to school with him. Always a stand up guy. He will be missed.
kathleen johnson
March 5, 2012
So sorry to learn about Steve's passing.Our friendship went back to the 70's.He was a charming and funny person.Our sincere condolences to his family.
Kathy and Tom
March 5, 2012
. Those were the days my friend... R.I.P.
John Ball LWHS Class of 69
Matt Wilcox
March 4, 2012
Matt Wilcox. DCF. I did not know how much he did for our community... Wish I would have known more... Truly a loss for our wonderful community...
tami eitel
March 4, 2012
r.i.p uncle steve u will be missed <3 tami n the girls
Dedra McCallister
March 4, 2012
always love you my friend!
Dedra McCallister
March 4, 2012
Rest in Peace,My friend. Love you always, Dedra
Erik n Trudy Kip
March 4, 2012
Rip Steve!
David Allan Townsend
March 4, 2012
I'm proud to have had Steve in my life as a true Friend. A man as honest and true as the day is long. I'll miss you every day and sing your praises for my lifetime. I'll miss you smile and laugh. But then again they will be in my heart forever. Go to God my friend. And I will see You in the hereafter. You defined the word "Pal". From the day I met You, and every day after.
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