Eugene F. Eichacker Jr, of Ballwin, Missouri, passed away on April 18^th, 2017, at the age of 74. Gene was born into this world on March 5^th, 1943, in Centerville, IL. He was the first son of the late Eugene F and Mary Pauline (nee Shmiz) Eichacker. Gene was a long term employee of Merrill Lynch in St. Louis, MO, before starting his own company in 1999 by the name of PHF Coatings Inc., which specialized in coating the interior walls of chemical containers for Hazmat transport vehicles and mixing vats, before retiring in 2003. In Gene’s free time he enjoyed spending time with his family and watching sports, whether it be professional or one of his boys.

Gene is survived by his wife Lynda R. Eichacker (nee Franklin) and his former wife Nancy L. Eichacker (nee Baro), his four sons, Scott C. Eichacker, of Rolla MO, Jeffrey A. (Jean – nee Forster) Eichacker, Patrick M. Ricke, and Joseph E. Eichacker, all of whom are from Ballwin, MO. Gene is also survived by two grandchildren, Abby and Cameron Eichacker, his mother Mary Pauline Eichacker, one brother, Allan (Kathy) Eichacker, of Edwardsville, IL, and three sisters Cecilia (William) Podharasky, Carol (Jerry) Faris, and Paula (John) Wainright, all of whom live in Millstadt, IL. Gene was preceded in death by his father Eugene F. Eichacker Sr, and his brother Edward A. (Ruth Ann) Eichacker. Additionally he was a Son-In-Law, Brother-In-Law, Uncle, Great Uncle, Cousin, Godfather, and a friend to many. He will be deeply missed.

The immediate family will be receiving family and friends from 10:00-11:00am on Friday, April 21^st, 2017 with a Memorial Mass beginning at 11:00am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ballwin, MO 63021. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions “In Honor of Eugene F. Eichacker” to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (12125 Woodcrest Executive Dr., Suite 320, St. Louis, MO 63141).