FORESTVILLE: Robert A. Eacker, 82, of Center Street, Forestville, died Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at TLC/HN-Lake Shore Hospital, Irving, following a lengthy illness. He was born in the Town of Sheridan, on March 4, 1934, the son of the late Richard and Lucy (Robinson) Eacker.
He served two terms in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife Eileen R. (Wagner) Eacker of Forestville, whom he married in Brookings, SD on March 14, 1964, three sons Gary Eacker, of Virginia Beach, VA; Todd Eacker, of Naples, FL; Christopher (Kim) Eacker, of Richardson, TX; three daughters, Kathleen (Joe) Bringley, of Rochester; Julie (Jeff) Metzgar, of Palm Harbor, FL; Carol (Bill) Cryan, of Katona, NY; one brother, one sister, 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild & several nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his father-in-law & mother-in-law Allen & Bernadine Wagner.
There will be no visitation observed. Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family and Interment will be in Pioneer Cemetery, Forestville.
The family suggests memorials may be made to Forestville Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad, PO Box 299, Forestville, NY 14062. Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
4 Comments
Kris Swanson
Julie,
My heart is with you and your family.
Karen Richardson
Todd and Gary, so very sorry to read about your Dad’s passing. Keeping you and your families in my thoughts and prayers!
Randall & Donna Norris
We would like the family to know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Knowing Robert for just a few years, we got to see just some of the kindness, determination and humor that undoubtedly you all love him for. Our hope is your thoughts are of the good times and that those good times soften the loss of this dear man.
Randy, Donna, Trisha and Renee’
Tracey McCarthy-Eacker
Todd and I were married 11/29/97…shortly afterward I lost my Dad 10/9/99. Robert stepped in as my 2nd Dad, and he and Eileen helped me with the loss of both my parents at a young age.
Over the decades since then I was blessed to know Robert as a great listener, offerer of wisdom, and someone who was never judgemental.
I will miss him forever…Godspeed.
Tracey Eacker (McCarthy)