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John A. Eilers

Nov 1, 1942 – Dec 3, 2017

Service Details

A Memorial Service, celebrating John’s life, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 9th, in Grace Lutheran Church, 3700 Washington Ave., with Rev. Brian Crane officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

 

Memorial Suggestions

The family has suggested in lieu of flowers memorials be directed to Racine Lutheran High School, Grace Lutheran Church, or Peace Lutheran Church.

John A. Eilers, 75, passed away unexpectedly, in the Ascension-All Saints Emergency Room on Sunday, December 3, 2017. John was born in Milwaukee on November 1, 1942, the son of the late Bernard and Vivienne (nee: Andersen) Eilers.

On August 4, 1967, in Christ the King Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage to the former Marion Jane Miller. John had been employed by S.C. Johnson and Son for over 38 years, until retiring. He was a graduate of Carthage College. John was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, here in Racine, Peace Lutheran Church, in Arbor Vitae, WI, the Johnson 20 Year Club, the J.M.B.A., and the Kiwanis Club of West Racine.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Marion, their son, James (Sandi) Eilers, of St. Germaine, grandson, Nolan; sister, Anne Marie (Melvin) Walker, of Cable, WI; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by their son, John, 1986.

A Memorial Service, celebrating John’s life, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 9th, in Grace Lutheran Church, 3700 Washington Ave., with Rev. Brian Crane officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

The family has suggested in lieu of flowers memorials be directed to Racine Lutheran High School, Grace Lutheran Church, or Peace Lutheran Church.

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  1. James Brill says

    December 5, 2017 at 4:14 pm

    Our deepest condolences. Barb (Brietchaft) Brill & Jim Brill

  2. Thomas and Denise Jones family. says

    December 6, 2017 at 11:12 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the eilers family on the loss of a very fine friend and mentor.

  3. Melvina says

    December 6, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    Wow I am deeply saddened by his death….Yet so grateful to have known him as a good neighbor, father, community activist, Ducks Unlimited & Hunter Safety teacher , volunteer firefighter, and Christian . I will miss the friendship, conversations, dinners & lunches, vast collectible, our shared memories, and seeing his love for his family . You were loved John!!!

  4. C says

    December 9, 2017 at 6:13 am

    My condolences to your family
    Revelation 21:4

  5. M. Hawke says

    December 9, 2017 at 12:05 pm

    My love to the family! Will miss seeing you John!

  6. Shirley Burdick says

    December 10, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. John was one of my first managers at SCJ. He had a good sense of humor and was always friendly. Enjoyed visiting with him at SCJ 20 year club and when I ran into him while running errands in Racine. He will be missed.

  7. The Keen's says

    December 11, 2017 at 11:13 am

    He will be dearly miss. What a wonderful man. My heart is sad for the family. Prayers for all of you. Words can’t express how grateful I am to have known John. I am so sorry for your loss.

  8. Chris larsen says

    December 11, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    Sorry for your loss. My condolences.

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