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Aldona Eichler Obituary


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Aldona Wise Eichler died November 11, 2003 at the age of 88. She is preceded in death by her husband, J. Oran Eichler, a professor at Georgia Tech. Mrs. Eichler was born and reared in Brooklyn, New York of Lithuanian parents and was very proud of her heritage. She was very active in the Georgia Tech Faculty Women's Club, having started a popular Newcomers Interest Group and was an early member of the Georgia Tech Book Discussion Group and a member of two bridge clubs. Aldona also volunteered her services to her church, the Red Cross, and the USO. She traveled the world with her husband and friends, and enjoyed many happy times on their houseboat at Aqualand on Lake Lanier. She is survived by her two sons and their families, Alan, Cindy, Eddie, and Stephanie, Oran, Linda, and grandchildren, Elizabeth and Jamie. The body was cremated. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 13 from 1-2 p.m. with a memorial service at 2 p.m. at the Roswell Funeral Home. If desired the family requests that memorials be made to the Georgia Tech Faculty Women's Club Scholarship Endowment Fund, through the Georgia Tech Foundation at 177 North Avenue, Atlanta, GA. 30332. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., Roswell, GA. 30076. 770-993-4811.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 12, 2003.

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Gayle (Dobson) Yeager

November 13, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. My family was lucky to have shared many years of good times and great stories with your parents at Lake Lanier on our dock at Aqualand.

Charlie Davis

November 13, 2003

Oran, I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Charlie

Barry Alsop

November 13, 2003

Oran,

Our prayers are with you and your family during these trying times.

Keep the faith. The angels are watching over you and yours. The entire LABSCO family sends their blessings.



Sincerely,



Barry

Chrys Griffin

November 12, 2003

Oran,

Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I am sure, though, she is in a better place. God bless....my prayers are with you and yours.

Sincerely,

Chrys Griffin (from Quintiles)

Mary Glenn

November 12, 2003

My heart and prayers are with you at this sad time.

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