Eileen M. Andersen

Eileen M. Andersen, 51, went to gain her eternal reward on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, after a long struggle with cancer. She was born in Racine of February 24, 1958 a twin daughter of Donald and Marilyn (nee: Small) Trimberger. On September 18, 1987, in the Taylor Avenue Church of the Nazarene, she was united in marriage to Erik K. Andersen. Eileen was an active member of the True Life Ministries and a member of Women Aglow. She was employed by the Cutting Edge. Eileen was an avid skier and was a ski instructor at the Grand Geneva Resort. She also enjoyed arts and crafts and throwing pottery. She is survived by her devoted husband, Erik; their loving sons, Andrew and Patrick, all of Racine; parents Donald and Marilyn Trimberger of Presque Isle, WI; sisters and brothers, Patricia (John) Mikulecky, of Racine, her twin, Elisa (Jim) Cresse, of Tamarac, FL, Don (Sondra) Trimberger, of Burlington, WI, Paul (Traci) Trimberger, or Racine; nieces and nephews, Kyle and Janna Mikulecky, Shayla, Kalynn, Helena, and Myles Cresse, Jamie Wojciechowski, Sari Pirk, Ryan, Riley, Jessica, Paige, and Taylor Trimberger; great nieces and nephews, Mikaela, Cloey, Zack, and Kolton; her church family, other relatives and many friends. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Monday, February 8th, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Jeffrey M. Butler officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday, February 7th from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Monday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials can be directed to Erik to establish and educational fund for Andrew and Patrick. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Mullane and his staff for their kindness and compassion during Eileen’s illness.