Milton D. Eichmeier

Milton D. Eichmeier, age 90 of Ithaca, died Friday, March 14, 2014 in Wahoo. He was born July 8, 1923 on the Eichmeier farm near Ithaca to August H. and Ida (Witte) Eichmeier. His mother passed away when he was 5 years old. His grandmother Margretha Eichmeier took responsibility for helping Milton's father parent him for 5 years. Milton treasured her love and care. His father remarried when Milton was 10 years old. Milton attended school at District 102 for 8 years, and another 2 years at District 50. He graduated from Wahoo High School in 1940 and immediately started his farming career. Although Milton retired in 1985, he continued to remain involved with the farm work. He was confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church and joined the Ithaca Evangelical Church in 1948 and was an active member and a trustee for many years. Milton married Alice Quick on August 4, 1948 and experienced 65 plus years of a good and happy marriage. He was a devoted father to his four daughters and looked forward to his grandchildren staying with him during summer vacations from school. Milton's six great-grandchildren, and soon-to-be seventh, were his latest pride and joy. Milton served many years on the school board, Farmers Co-op Board, and Indian Mound Cemetery Board. He was a lifetime member of the Saunders County Historical Society. His mind was filled with the history and lore of his family and the Ithaca Community. He is survived by his wife Alice of Ithaca; daughters Shirley and Ron Bottorff of Ceresco, Nancy Burke (Bill Haru) of Ithaca, Judy Eichmeier (Jerry Helget) of Morse Bluff, Mary and John Bergan of Ithaca; grandchildren and great-grandchildren Jill and Chris Kaufman (Cash and Carter) of Lincoln, Paul and Danielle Eichmeier (Easton and Hastings) of Lincoln, Casey and Megan Bryan (Wesley, Henry and near-born baby) of Ceresco, Luke Bryan of Clarksville, TN; special friends Robert and Rose Iiams of Ithaca and Roma Smith of Wahoo; 7 step-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren. Milton was preceded in death by his parents and step mother, Martha; son-in-law John Burke; and two infant brothers. Serving as Casket Bearers will be Mike Hass, Paul Hass, Steve Frahm, Marvin Hass, Larry Lamprecht and Richard Pennington. Memorials may be made to Ithaca United Methodist Church, Indian Mound Cemetery, or Saunders County Historical Society.