Robert L. Eich

Robert L. Eich, age 88, of Herscher passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. He was born May 21, 1936 in Campus, the son of Roy & Viola (Zeller) Eich. Robert married Rena Guest on February 11, 1961 in Kankakee. Robert was a self-employed plumber and owned R. Eich & Sons Plumbing and Heating and Air Conditioning in Herscher for 47 years. He was the Chief engineer at St. James Hospital in Pontiac and Director of Facilities at Joliet Junior College. Robert enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and reading. He was a 50-year member of the Herscher Lions Club, former Mayor and Trustee for the Village of Herscher, and a 40 year volunteer for the Herscher Fire Department. He also served as a member of the Herscher Chamber of Commerce and was a founding member of the Pontiac JC’s. Robert was a 12-year veteran of the National Guard. He was a parishioner of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Herscher. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Rena Eich of Herscher; two sons, Steven & Anna Eich of La Grange and Corey & Loretta Eich of Herscher; one daughter, Lesa Kline of Saunemin; four brothers, Gene Eich of Clearwater, FL, Leroy (Linda) Eich of Frostproof, FL, Gary (Sheri) Eich of Bourbonnais, and David (Kathy) Eich of Rockford; four grandchildren, Eric (Amanda) Hall of Pontiac, Linnea Eich of La Grange, Emerson Eich of La Grange, and Bella Eich of Herscher; three great-grandchildren, Addison, Kylie, and Harper Hall of Pontiac; two sisters-in-law, Betty Eich of Romeoville, Mary Lous Ericsson of Rogers, AR; and many nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by his parents; one infant son, Michael Eich; grandson, Trevor; one sister, Evelyn Eich Hanlon; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, James & Delores Eich, Chuck Eich, Sharon Eich, Maureen Eich, and Sue Eich; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Frank & Zelma Guest; one niece, Nancy Eich; and three nephews, Lonnie Anderson, Jeff Eich, and Travis Eich. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the 12 Noon memorial Mass on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Herscher. Inurnment will follow at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Herscher. Memorials may be made to the Herscher Fire Department or the Herscher Lions Club.

Robert L. Eich

May 21, 1936 - December 20, 2024

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May 21, 1936 - December 20, 2024

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