Ivan Jacob Eicher
Born: August 5, 1931 in Council Bluffs, IA
Entered into rest: May 28, 2024 in Omaha, NE
Ivan was preceded in death by: his parents, Jacob and Gladys (McKay) Eicher; son, Ivan Dean Eicher; son-in-love, Bernie Hall; sisters: Naomi Eicher, Virginia Eddy, Orie Sullivan, Ruth Meyer, and Betty Wallis; a brother, William Henry Eicher.
Ivan was survived in death by his wife of 56 years, Delores Eicher; daughter-in-love, Mary (Jeff) Ebel of Omaha, NE; granddaughters-in-love: Brianna (Tim) Gehr of Omaha, NE, and Amber Papst of Fairdale, KY; honorary granddaughters-in-love: Aston (Kyle) McCuen, Clarissa (Sam) Ellett, Savannah (Dru) Banks, Kaylene Williams, Claudette Dennis all of Omaha, NE; honorary great grandchildren-in-love: Arianna Hubble, Harper Sharrock, Lillian McCuen, Symphony Banks, and Raylan Banks; along with many loving friends and family.
Ivan also had two children, Denise and Jeff, with his first wife, Martha.
Ivan served in the Army during the Korean War era with Medical Company 9. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge. Ivan served an additional 8 years in the Reserves.
When he returned home, he worked several jobs in manufacturing facilities before finding his love of over-the-road trucking. This love took him all over God's great country. When he retired, he continued working small, in-town driving jobs. During his career, he was awarded a two-million-mile accident-free medal.
Ivan lived a long, fulfilling 92+ years with his faith and family always at his side.
Service and luncheon at the Jubilee Church, 9502 Fort Street, Omaha, NE on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 2-5pm. Military honors and burial at the Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Road, Omaha, NE will be Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:30pm.
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Mary planted a tree for Ivan.
Remember so many good times to geather growing up in council bluffs, Iowa. All the getogathers and going to meeting together. Remember when Ivan went in the service and he came home from training and he would show us What he learned and the strength he had developed. We all grew up and went our ways and kind of lost track.of each other. Glad he reconnected with the LORD and that is how I really remember him. Glad for the special visits with him and Delores the last few years. Was really special for the visit with him in the VA hospital. Ivan became strong in the LORD and that is all that matters and that is special. Ivan is now waiting under the Alter with the Faithful.
We love you Uncle Ivan you meant so much to us over the years. We're glad you are with your family now. Peace at last. Love forever, Cruzan, Eden, Lisa and Jim. Don't know year but here is a family pic probably 1950's... Handsome Uncle Ivan, Henry, Aunt Naomi, Orie, Virginia, Betty and Ruth....
Deepest sympathy to Dee and family. Dan n Millie
Ivan was a first cousin. I remember his “Breaker, breaker one nine” which is trucker lingo on the citizen band radio. He was a great guy!
Cruzan Wallis sends their condolences.