Obituary of Otto F. Eichen

Otto F. Eichen, 59 of Carlinville, passed away Monday afternoon, September 3, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

Otto was born February 21, 1959, in Carlinville, IL, a son of Harold and Marjorie (Greeling) Eichen.

He attended Carlinville High School.

Otto was a farmer, welder and carpenter. His employment included, The Elevator Shop in Carlinville, Ideal Fabricators in White City, IL and Quarton Construction until 2012.

He was an avid gardener and enjoyed cooking, canning and sharing his produce with anyone that wanted it. His past time was spent playing pool, darts, hunting, and riding his 4-wheeler in the timber.

Otto was a member of the Carlinville Moose Club.

Otto was preceded in death by his parents and brother Lester Eichen.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville.

Graveside services will be held, 11:00am, Friday, September 7, 2018 at Prairie Lawn Cemetery, rural Carlinville with Rev. Kevin Strope officiating.

Otto is survived by his companion, Marlena Barnes of Carlinville and brother; Doug Eichen (Nicole) of Carlinville.

Memorials may be made to Relay for Life in Otto's memory.

Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in his memory.

Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.