Louis E. Eichelberger

Louis E. “Coach” Eichelberger, of Frederick, passed away on September 6, 2016 at the age of 91. Born on March 30, 1925, he was the son of the late Louis E. and Susie M. (Hammond) Eichelberger.
Louis was a graduate of Frederick High School class of 1942. He was of the Lutheran Faith. Louis served in the Maryland State Guard in 1942 and entered the US Merchant Marines from 1943 to October of 1944. He then enlisted in the United States Army in 1944, serving with the 32 Red Arrow, Division Co. E. 126 Infantry, Heavy Weapons in the Philippines. Louis served on the S.S. Henry Ward Beecher, S.S. Sweetwater, S.S. Salmon P. Chase, making trips to Oran Africa, Naples Italy, Liverpool England, and Glassglow Scotland. Louis had many ribbons and metals from the merchant marines and the U.S. Army, including a Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star and many others. During his government career, Louis worked for the Veterans Administration, the U.S. Postal Service, and the U.S. Department of Navy at the Regional Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. In January of 1988 Louis retired and moved back to Frederick. He began working for Washington Millinery Supply and the FCNB Bank in Frederick. He was a life member of the Merchant Marines, US Navy Armed Guard, a life member of the AMVETs Post 2, Frederick and a life member of John R. Webb VFW Post 3285, where he served as commander from 1991-2000. Louis also held Dis #7 offices for the VFW. Louis was also an avid baseball and football fan-loved the Orioles- and loved all his animal companions throughout his life.
Louis is survived by his daughter, Lynn E. Hall Perry and husband William; nephews, Thomas Stansfield, Eric Eichelberger and nieces, Carolyn Casey and Kathy Schultze. He will be remembered by many friends and comrades in the VFW throughout the state of Maryland.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Louise Eichelberger; brother, Thomas Eichelberger; son-in-law, Joel R. (Rod) Hall; and his former wife, Doris I. Gillies Eichelberger and best friends for many years Dick Dietrick, Bub Van Fossen and Kenny Harsher.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 13, 3016 from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church Street, Frederick. The funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, September 14th at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 702 East South Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.keeneybasford.com