ANTHONY "TONY" EICHENSEER, 84, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. He was born to the late Michael and Elizabeth (nee Danter) Eichenseer on February 3, 1929 in Wetaug, Illinois. He married Wilma "Billie" Scherle on January 6, 1951 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Modoc, Illinois; she survives. He had worked at Spartan Printing in the Utility Department for over 20 years. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ruma, Illinois. He was an avid deer hunter. He was an Army Veteran. Survivors: Wife Wilma "Billie" Eichenseer Evansville, IL 4 Children Vicki (Roger) Nurnberger Peoria, IL Nancy Watts Jackson, MO David (Pauline) Eichenseer Evansville, IL Jeanne Schroeder W. Palm Beach, FL 7 Grandchildren Amy Schisler, Joe (Heidi)Eichenseer, Rachel (Jamie) Rife, Tim (April) Eichenseer, Mike Eichenseer, Becky McLaughlin (Fiancé Mardy Leathers) and Ryan Schroeder (Girlfriend Kristen) 8 Great Grandchildren Emily, Braden, Kaitlyn, Kalie, Deagen, Elliana, Clara and Corbin Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by Parents, Step-Father - Joseph Zipfel,1 Sister - Catherine Bartling, 5 Brothers - Albert, Bernard, Sylvester, Michael & Vincent "Bitts" Eichenseer, 4 Step Brothers - Justin, Robert, Henry & Firmin Zipfel and 1 Step Sister - Margaret Telford Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Saturday, January 11, 2014 St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ruma, Illinois Officiating: Father Clyde Grogan Interment: St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery Ruma, Illinois Visitation: Friday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday - 8:00 am - 9:30 am Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Memorials: Masses St. Patrick Catholic Church
