Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association or The American Cancer Society. Beloved husband of Louise Eichler; dearest son of the late Lloyd and Ethel M. Richardson Eichler; loving father of Jerry Eichler (Geri), Valerie Kirklin, Kenneth Eichler (Anne) and Janet Grimes (Roger); dear brother of Arden Eichler (Norma) and the late Ivan Eichler; cherished grandfather of Jessica, Christian, Britt, Lennon and Stephanie. Mr. Eichler formerly worked at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis for over 20 years, working on the Gemini and Mercury space programs. He retired from NAVPRO after 12 years. He was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.