Robert L. Eichelberger

Robert “Bob” “Ike” “Iceman” Eichelberger left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. He was 64 years old. Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on May 26, 1955 to Norval “Ike” and Peggy Ann Eichelberger, he was the youngest of three rambunctious boys. The family later migrated to Baltimore, Maryland and finally settled in Odenton, Maryland. He graduated from Arundel Senior High School in 1973 and later went on to attend Frostburg State College graduating in 1986 with a Bachelor's Degree. In 1986 he married Ruth Ann Heenan, a graphic artist, from Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania. As soulmates and best friends, it was a match made in heaven. They welcomed a beautiful daughter Amanda later in1986 and a precious son Dylan in 1991. Bob was a very talented and meticulous carpenter and enjoyed working with his hands. He had a sharp mathematical mind and loved thinking through and analyzing concepts and problems. He also enjoyed playing and watching sports. He played baseball, football and tennis while in school and had an impressive tennis serve that clocked in at 140 mph. In his later years he enjoyed going to the driving range to challenge himself at long drives. As a couple, Bob and Ruth enjoyed antiquing and collecting jadeite glassware and old thermometers among other things. Some of their best memories are travelling together over the road when Bob worked as a long haul trucker. Over the past four years of semi retirement Bob enjoyed working for Bonita Bee Airport Express as a limo driver. Bob was a sensitive, thoughtful and caring man. He always put others before himself and their needs ahead of his own. His family meant the world to him and being a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather were his greatest accomplishments. He leaves behind his wife, Ruth Heenan Eichelberger of Bonita Springs, his daughter Amanda (Joseph) Mettle of Baltimore, his son Dylan Eichelberger of St. Louis, Missouri and his precious granddaughter Amelia Mettle of Baltimore. He is also survived by his father, Norval Eichelberger, Bonita Springs, his brother James Eichelberger of Golden Gate and his brother Douglas (Linda) Eichelberger of Baltimore. He was predeceased by his mother Peggy Ann Eichelberger of Bonita Springs. Bob will be greatly missed by so many. Childhood friends, coworkers,neighbors and most of all family. We sadly say “goodbye” to a big, loveable bear of a man who made us smile and laugh. Our memories will have to sustain us until he greets us when we cross into eternity. Lord Jesus, you died for him and you rose again for him. He accepted you into his heart and called you Saviour. Now you have welcomed him home,whole and healthy. Thank you for blessing us with knowing him. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home.

Robert L. Eichelberger

May 26, 1955 - March 17, 2020