KENNETH EDWARD "KENNY" EICHHOLZ
October 9, 1962 ~ March 18, 2011
Kenneth Edward Eichholz, 48, of Westphalia, died Friday, March 18, 2011, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in St. Elizabeth.
He was born on October 9, 1962, in Jefferson City, the son of Charles Chris and Leona Margarite Lepper Eichholz. His parents survive in Westphalia.
Kenneth was serving with the Missouri National Guard as a Sergeant First Class with Company B stationed in Fulton, Missouri. Kenneth had served in Iraq.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia. Kenneth loved to fish, hunt, and be in the outdoors.
Other survivors include: three children, Amber Eichholz, Wardsville; Cheyenne Eichholz, of the home; Hunter Eichholz, of the home; six siblings, Diane (Jerry) Jaegers, Bonnots Mill; Brenda (Rod) Thompson, Bland; Lisa (Brian) Wiler, New Bloomfield; Michael (Brenda) Eichholz, Loose Creek; Dennis (Patricia) Eichholz, Holts Summit; Charlotte (Lindy) Grothoff, Bonnots Mill; numerous nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, with the Rev. Mark S. Smith officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday at the church with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the Kenneth Eichholz Childrens Education Fund.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Westphalia, is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on October 9, 1962, in Jefferson City, the son of Charles Chris and Leona Margarite Lepper Eichholz. His parents survive in Westphalia.
Kenneth was serving with the Missouri National Guard as a Sergeant First Class with Company B stationed in Fulton, Missouri. Kenneth had served in Iraq.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia. Kenneth loved to fish, hunt, and be in the outdoors.
Other survivors include: three children, Amber Eichholz, Wardsville; Cheyenne Eichholz, of the home; Hunter Eichholz, of the home; six siblings, Diane (Jerry) Jaegers, Bonnots Mill; Brenda (Rod) Thompson, Bland; Lisa (Brian) Wiler, New Bloomfield; Michael (Brenda) Eichholz, Loose Creek; Dennis (Patricia) Eichholz, Holts Summit; Charlotte (Lindy) Grothoff, Bonnots Mill; numerous nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, with the Rev. Mark S. Smith officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday at the church with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the Kenneth Eichholz Childrens Education Fund.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Westphalia, is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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To the whole Eichholz family: I’m very sorry to hear of this tragedy. Kenny was a great guy and will be missed by many. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Charlie, Leona, Lisa & family: You have our deepest sympathy. I used to work with Lisa and remember her often talking about Kenny.
my thoughts and prayers go out you and your family you have my condolences
Sgt Eichholz was always the one that would brighten your day. I Kristin remember the first time meeting him at the Christmas Party and him telling Josh he better be good to me and ever since than everytime i would see him i would just smile cause he constantly had something nice or funny to say! We are so very sorry for ur loss and if there is anything that we could help the family with please contact us kj_crews@yahoo.com
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one, please know that your are in my prayers at this time of sorrow. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
To the Family of Kenny Eichholz, I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this time. Kenny will not be forgotten in my family cause he and my daugher Katelyn Marie shared the same Birthday, So when we will celebrate her Birthday Kenny will be in my thoughts. God Bless you allLe Ann Maasen-Meyer
LEONA, CHARLIE,AND ALL YOUR FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOST.I WILL KEEP ALL OF YOU IN MY THOUGHTS, VERNIE
Dear Eichholz family,I was so saddened by the news of your loss. I had not seen Kenny in years but remember the family with fondness. I wish I could make the services but my work schedule doesn’t permit it so I will be thinking of all of you and keeping all of you in my prayers. Love to all, Judy
Leona, sorry to hear of your loss! My prayer are with you and the family. If you recall, I called you the last time I was in Jefferson City. I was the oldest of William Shaefer & Agnes Kirkweg – you had watchd us kids when we were very little!
Charlie, Leona, Diane, Brenda, Lisa, Mike, Dennis, Charlotte: Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Kenny. We are so sorry we can’t be there to hold you all and share your grief, but it physically impossible to make it there from Texas for the wake and funeral. We Love you all. God Bless you and we will keep you and Amber, Cheyenne, and Hunter in our prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of Kennys accident. I will keep all of the family in my prayers.
Diane, Lisa and Charlotte, I am so sorry to hear of your brothers passing. If I can do anything to help, let me know.
Charlie, Leona, and family: We are so sorry for your loss, please know that your families are in our prayers at this time. May God help you through these tough times and give you strength in the days ahead. Scott, Stephanie (Berhorst), Lilly, and Daisy Bax
We are so very sorry for your loss!God Bless your family!
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Eichholz, Mike, Brenda and family,We are so very sorry for your loss. Keeping all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
My deepest sympathy to Kenny’s children and family.
Our sincere sympathy in the sudden death of Kenny. Saying prayers for the families.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss their are no words to take away the pain. Lisa and Brian and Kids are like part of our family and have been so much help to us. Hope we can help you in any way. God Bless you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this tragic time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Diane, Jerry, and Other Family Members,I’m so sorry to hear of Kenneth’s accident and resulting death. Diane, just last week I visited with you and Jerry and had a great time seeing everyone who was there. Please know that I have you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Just wanted to say my thoughts and prayers are with the Eichholz family in this truly sad time.
My sympathy goes out to SFC Eichholz’s family and especially his children. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Mike & Brenda our prayers are with you and your family. Loosing a family member is always hard just think of the good times you shared. Gold Bless You.