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- Audrey Eichinger, 76, of Appleton, died peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2004, at Franciscan Care Center with her family at her side following a nine-year struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.
She was born on March 31, 1927, in Appleton, the daughter of the late John and Linnie (Holcomb) Young. On Aug. 16, 1947, she married Robert Eichinger at St. Therese Catholic Church in Appleton.
They owned and operated Heinie's Tavern on Walter Avenue in Appleton from 1957 to 1977. She also was employed for a short time at One Hour Martinizing in Appleton.
Audrey and Bob moved to Combined Locks and lived there until 1995 and then moved to Appleton, where they lived since.
Audrey enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, cooking, reading, the Green Bay Packers, and playing bingo and cards, but the greatest joys in her life were her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and dear friends.
Survivors include, her children, Linda Eichinger of Greenville, Jean (John) Chapman of Clintonville, Paul (Brenda) Eichinger of Wisconsin Rapids, Diane (Ralph) Kaufman of Appleton, Gayle Bodah of Appleton, Donna (Craig) Wunderlich of Hortonville, Mark Eichinger and his special friend, Sue Greeno of Wisconsin Rapids, Robert Eichinger Jr. of Appleton, Tom Eichinger and special friend, Christy Fritch of Greenville, Kay (Dan) Hietpas of Combined Locks, and Gary Eichinger and his special friend, Beth of Kaukauna; her grandchildren, Jodie (Marty) VanLyssel, Nicole (Andy) Martin, Eric (Kris) Krablean, Aaron (Mindy) Krablean, Ryan Schmidt, Tracy (Matt) Mancl, Scott Eichinger, Angie and Adam Iverson, Alex Wunderlich, Elliot, Lukas and Andy Eichinger, David and Autumn Eichinger, Tommy, Emilie, Ashlie and Anna Hietpas, Jaccob, Taylor and Joey Eichinger, and a grandson, Charles, due in May; great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Kyle VanLyssel, Jacy Eggert, Jordan, Josey and Jada Martin, Drew and Clay Krablean, Jacob and Taylor Mancl, and Morgan Iverson; her sister, Blanch Mueller of Little Chute; her sister-in law, Marie Young of Appleton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; her son, Bruce; two grandsons, Nicholas Eichinger and David R. Eichinger; her brother, Howard Young; and a brother-in-law Walter Mueller.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Thursday, March 11, 2004, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Combined Locks with the Rev. Robert Vandenberg officiating. Interment will take place at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Appleton.
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1927 - 2004 (76 years)