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Eugene Eschbacher Obituary
Gene was born in St. Louis Missouri, on March 13th, 1930, the only child of Walter and Mary Stuever Eschbacher. Gene graduated from Christian Brothers College High School (ROTC) and St. Louis University, (ROTC) with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. Gene met Virginia Leona Wickman in December 1958 and were married in October 1959. Gene worked at Valley Steel Products Company, Tubular Steel and started Aladdin Steel Inc with 3 partners. Gene had several passions including 40+ years of the annual Christmas light display, was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan, his bi-weekly bridge game, and watching his children's sporting events.
Eugene is survived by his children, Andrew Eschbacher (Deanna Dixon) of Seattle WA, Roberta (Robert) Baldwin of Herman MO, Robert (Regina) Eschbacher of St. Louis MO, Patricia (Wade) Bush of Cincinnati OH; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Eugene was preceded in death by newborns, David and Francis Lee, wife, Virginia Eschbacher and parents, Walter and Marie Eschbacher.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026, at Ss. Mary and Joseph's Church in Carlinville at 10:30 am with Rev. Joe Koyickal officiating. Visitation will be before the Mass starting at 9:00am.
Burial will be in New Calvary Cemetery, Carlinville, IL
Memorials are suggested to Ss. Mary and Joseph's Church and Carlinville Lion's Club
Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com for more information.
Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
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