James Niles "Ike" Eichelberger's Obituary
James Niles “Ike” Eichelberger, 83, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2001, formerly of Alexandria, KY passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Cape Coral Hospital. He was born January 25, 1937 in Covington, KY to the late Elmer and Clara Eichelberger.
Ike was a United States Navy Veteran. He retired from Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company after 40 years of service. Ike was a Past Master at Golden Rule Lodge #345 F&AM, member of The Scottish Rite, The Royal Order of Scotland, BPO Elks #273 and Past Patron Dora #2 Order of the Eastern Star all in KY, Past Director Syrian Oriental Band in Cincinnati, OH, Past Director Cincinnati Ct. #7 R.O.J. and most recently a member of Araba Shriners in Fort Myers, FL. Ike is a Kentucky Colonel and Tennessee Squire.
Ike is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Lillie M. Eichelberger of Cape Coral, FL; seven children, Sheryl Eichelberger of Covington, KY, Jackie Burke (Tom) of Walton, KY, Barbara Edwards (Rex) of Falmouth, KY, Brenda Chasteen (Dorsey) of Morningview, KY, Amanda Perry (Gabe) of Taylor MIll, KY, Connie Schwarberg of Cape Coral, FL and Larry Schwarberg (Julie) of Phoenix, AZ; Sister, Joann Scott of Independence, KY; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; as well as many extended family members and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL. The funeral home has asked that all attendees wear a mask and to abide by the CDC COVID-19 guidelines regarding social distancing. Ike's Memorial Service will be live streamed for the friends and family unable to attend, please see the link below.
https://viewneral.zoom.us/j/93187132065?pwd=MWVxbnNZb3lDOGhMbVR4ejZwUUlmUT09
Password: 671895
A Graveside Service will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Highland Cemetery, 2167 Dixie Hwy, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 where Ike will be laid to rest with his parents.
In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Cincinnati, OH.
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