RONALD LEE EICHELBERGER, 69, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. He was born to the late Edward and Virginia (nee Weir) Eichelberger on December 11, 1945 in East St. Louis, Illinois. He married Sue Johnson on July 30, 1966 in Belleville, Illinois; she survives. He had been a union plumber for 50 years and owner of Ron Eichelberger Plumbing for 20 years. He was also a farmer. He was of the Catholic Faith. He was a member of the River Road Cruiser, Plumbers and Pipe Fitter Local #360 in Collinsville, Illinois and former member of the Millstadt Coon Hunters Association. He was a former Musket Football coach. He loved restoring antique cars. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved all animals. Survivors: Wife: Sue Eichelberger Red Bud, IL 4 Daughters: Kimberly Eichelberger Shiloh, IL Kris Eichelberger Waterloo, IL Kelly (John) Bione Red Bud, IL Becky (Jason) Galeski Columbia, IL 4 Siblings: David (Shirley) Eichelberger O'Fallon, IL Rebecca Trigg (Fiance Jim) Ellisville, IL James (Geralyn) Eichelberger Waterloo, IL Timmy (Kathy) Eichelberger Belleville, IL 5 Grandchildren: Mindy Skinner, Brooke Bione, Blake Bione, Grace Galeski And Cole Galeski Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends. Preceded in death by Parents and 1 Nephew - Ryan Trigg It was Ron's wishes to be cremated. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later time. Visitation: Sunday, November 8, 2015 From 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Memorials: Randolph County Humane Society
