Daniel B. Eickemeyer, of Sun City, Huntley, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Thursday, March 3, 2016.
Daniel B. Eickemeyer was born December 9, 1927 in Wausau, Wisconsin, the son of Carl and Ella (Koschmann) Eickemeyer. Following his service in the United States Army he graduated from Valparaiso University and went on to obtain his doctorate in chemistry from Purdue University. He was united in marriage to Virginia B. Lund on February 22, 1958 in West Lafayette, Indiana. The couple made their home in Park Forest, Illinois and later Crete. Dan worked for Sinclair Oil Company for many years and developed several patents for additives in the oil industry. He retired in the mid 1980’s and then taught chemistry at various community colleges including McHenry County Community College. The couple moved to Huntley in 2000. Dan loved to sing and was a longtime church choir member, he was a Green Bay Packer fan and enjoyed science, history and politics.
He is survived by his children; Richard J.(Mary) Eickemeyer of Rochester, MN, David W. Eickemeyer of Chicago and Karen B. Eickemeyer of Palatine, two grandchildren; Jonathan and Christopher and his sister, Eunice (Howard) Thompson of Richmond, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia and his sisters, Ruth, Eleanora and Florence and his brothers, Otto, Walter and Karl.
Visitation will be on Friday, March 11th from 12 noon until the time of the 2:00 p.m. funeral service at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11008 N. Church Street, Huntley. Burial will take place later in Dawson, Minnesota. Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice.
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Dear Karen and the rest of your family, Sorry for your loss in this life, but rest assured that he is with the Lord. May your memories and family be your comfort and sustain you in your time of grief. My prayers for you all. Love, Marsha
Dear Karen and your siblings and nieces and nephews, We are so sorry for your loss and you all are in our prayers. We hope to be with you on Friday to support you and to honor Daniel as agood and faithful servant of the Lord. Love, Jim and Patricia
Dear Karen, David and Richard and your families, we are so sadden by the news of Dan's passing. He was someone who always had a kind word to say to all staff and fellow residents here in Sun City's fitness center. Dan was loved for his fierce devotion to the Packers and his quick wit...he will be missed by all who knew him. Our deepest condolences.
Karen We are so sorry to hear of your familys loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts. Dawn and Jerry.
Dave, Rick, Karen -- I have wonderful memories of your father. Sending you all of our love ... and we'll be thinking of you.