Passed away on May 9, 2023 at the age of 87. Kenneth was born on December 9, 1935 in Marston, Missouri, to Willie Eiceman and Myrtle Ardell Neumann Eiceman, who predeceased him in 1997. He was the youngest of three children and was predeceased by his sister, Wanda Gene Harris in 1993; and his brother Norman Oscar Eiceman in 2016.
Kenneth grew up living in several small towns of Southeast Missouri and graduated from Lilbourn High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Air Force as Airman Second Class from 1956 to 1959, last stationed in Presque Isle, Maine. He was retired from the Chrysler Corporation in St Louis, having worked there from 1967 to 1991, where everyone called him “Ike”.
Kenneth met the love of his life, marrying Dolores Jean Rohde in 1972. They were married for 40 years until her death in 2012. They resided all of that time in Webster Groves, MO, where they were very active in the Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens.
Kenneth was a man who loved to have fun. He was a self-taught musician and loved to entertain, playing the harmonica, guitar and fiddle. He loved his music, singing and dancing. His favorite fun was his “Elvis” impersonation which he performed well into his 80’s! He was also ready to go fishing any time and loved to swap stories with friends and family.
Kenneth lived in MO his entire life until he moved to Venice, FL in 2014 to reside near family at the Windsor of Venice Assisted Living Facility. Kenneth was always a bright spark in everyone’s day and always looking for ways to have fun!
He leaves behind his nephew Mark (Kelly) Eiceman; and nieces Denise Hilty, Shirley Harris and Deborah (Ken) Smith. He was predeceased by his nephews Ray Harris in 2022 and James Hilty in 2009. He is survived by many grand-nieces and nephews. A special debt of gratitude to Monica Magill, his long-time caregiver and Continuum Care Hospice of Florida for their compassionate care.
Services: Funeral arrangements by Kutis Funeral Home, St Louis. A graveside service will be held on May 21st at 11:00 a.m. at Our Redeemer Cemetery, 8300 MacKenzie Rd, St. Louis, MO.
It was a pleasure to know Ken. He was a fun loving and caring gentleman. If you knew him, you know how he has touched your heart. He will be missed but I think he will be glad to be truly home.
Ken was a fun loving person he was married to my cousin, Dolores! He always brought a lot of fun of entertainment to all our Rohde family reunions! Gods blessings to you and family! Diane (Rohde) Mangels