Bill Eisenloeffel
William “Bill” Eisenloeffel III, age 69, entered eternal life on August 23, 2018, at his home in St. Louis, Missouri.
Bill was born in St. Louis on July 26, 1949 to the late William Jr. and Willma Eisenloeffel. He was baptized and confirmed at Ebenezer Lutheran Church. After service in the United States Army, Bill earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Missouri and a master’s degree in business administration from Webster University. Bill retired from AT&T in 2001.
Bill is survived by his wife, Janice “Jan” (nee Reinke), son Brian (Kelly) Eisenloeffel, daughter Kristen (Michael) Sanchez, four grandchildren, Henry and Tyler Eisenloeffel and William and Caroline Sanchez. He will be remembered as son in law, brother in law, uncle, cousin and friend.
A Committal Service is planned at 10:00 am on Monday, August 27 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres on Monday, August 27 at 2:00 pm with visitation prior to the service beginning at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to a veteran’s charity of your choosing.
Dear Jan,
I had no idea your Bill was ill. I am so sorry you and the family have lost him!
As you know, the peace of God through Christ will get you through this and will also bestow the gift of warm memories and laughter at needed times.
I did not expect the deep feeling of HOLINESS I did at my Bill’s recent death. The marriage vows we took and the ability to forgive and press on through the years were all gifts, and the fact the Lord allowed you and I both to be helpmates till their entrances to heaven was a gift as well!
In Christ,
Jan
May your family find comfort as “the hearer of prayer” embraces their heart (Psalms 94:19). Lean on one another for strength and encouragement to stay strong. We hope that the many cards, hugs, kind words, cherished memories, and loving prayers sustains your family during this most difficult time.
I just heard the news about Bill. I pulled out a picture of Billy, Buddy and Booboo and stared at it awhile remembering all the good times we had growing up together. He was more than just a cousin. If I had known about the memorial service I would have been there. I’m sure my sense of loss is small compared to what you and the kids are feeling. You have my deepest sympathy. Bill was more than