ROGER G. EICKMEIER D.D.S.
Dr. Roger George Eickmeier, 80, of Mitchell passed away with his family at his side on September 5, 2022.
Beloved husband of Rose Marie [Nicholson] for 53 years. Father of Kurt Eickmeier and Dwight Eickmeier [Katie Inman]. Loving grandfather of Emerson, Amelia, and Maximus.
Brother of Gary Eickmeier (Susan Andrus). Brother-in-law of Jim and Brenda Nicholson, Geraldine Nicholson, John and Audrey Nicholson, Donna Crinklaw, Barbara and Kirk Patterson. Also surviving are nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by parents Milton and Rita Eickmeier, stepfather Charles Woodra, parents-in-law John and Clestia Nicholson, brothers-in-law Walter Nicholson and Steve Crinklaw.
Roger operated a successful dental practice in Stratford, Ontario for 40 years. He loved automobiles, writing, history, tennis, and the advanced technology of audio and video home entertainment systems. Roger was an avid supporter of environmental solutions and author of three novels. He was proudest of the design and building of his horseless carriage at the age of 14 which he fondly called the “Bugmobile”. He drove his new bride in the Bugmobile on their wedding day. Roger possessed a thirst for knowledge and reading and had recall of most everything he read. He inspired both his sons toward careers in dentistry as well. He was an avid tennis player and enjoyed playing with his sons, wife, and cousins.
Roger will be dearly missed by his entire family.
Friends will be received at the Lockhart Funeral Home, 109 Montreal St., Mitchell on Friday, September 9, 2022 from 4-8 p.m. Those wishing to attend the visitation are asked to schedule a time at LockhartFuneralHome.com or by calling the funeral home at 519-348-8643. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Dublin on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. (scheduling not required) A reception will follow at the Lockhart Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made at LockhartFuneralHome.com.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Roger Eickmeier DDS Monday September 5th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Mitchell, Province: Ontario