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Richard Eikenberg Obituary
September 27, 2025
Richard L. (Dick) Eikenberg, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, at the age of eighty-one.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce; daughters, Aimee Beam (Brian) and Jennifer McCarron (Joseph); and four granddaughters: Alexandra, Elizabeth, Lauren, and Julianna, all of whom he adored.
Born in New York, Dick moved with his family to Illinois in 1980. He worked in leadership roles in business and later founded Business Builders, a Bloomington-based sales and marketing agency. He also gave his time to community service, including roles with the McLean County Chamber of Commerce and the McLean County Economic Development Council.
Following his retirement, he remained active through his new company, Sales Management Associates, a consulting practice.
Faith and relationships were central in his life. He was a long-time member of the Holy Apostles Orthodox Christian Church of Bloomington, where he valued the fellowship of his church family. He will be remembered for his devotion to Joyce, his love for his children and grandchildren, and the many friendships he treasured throughout his life.
Visitation will be on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Holy Apostles Orthodox Church, and the funeral will be held on Saturday, October 18th, at 10:00 a.m., at Holy Apostles Orthodox Church located at 18884 US Hwy 150, Bloomington, IL 61705. Interment will be at Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington.
Online condolences and memories of Dick may be left for his family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
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John & Monica ILIFF
October 11, 2025
Joyce & family,
So very sorry to hear of Dick´s passing. `Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him ...´ Love, John & Monica
Nancy Yost Pala
October 6, 2025
Joyce, I am so sorry to read of Dick's passing. Please accept my condolences. I am sure he is in the arms of his Heavenly Father.
Nancy (Yost) Pala
Ken Natzke
October 3, 2025
I am saddened to learn of Dick´s passing. We became friends through our Chamber of Commerce work. He was always an upstanding gentleman and I will remain glad to have had his friendship. May he rest in peace.
Dr Monica Schnack, Vicky Pappas
October 2, 2025
Joyce we are very sorry to hear of the loss of Dick. May his memory be eternal.
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