Edwin Eilenberger's Obituary
Edwin Eilenberger, age 90, of Tavares passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. He was born August 8, 1921 in New York, NY and moved to Mt. Dora from N.J. in 1978. He was a retired maintenance supervisor with the New York City Transit Authority, a minister, and a veteran of the US Navy, having served in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church, Leesburg, a member of the Mt. Dora Men’s Club, the Garden Club, and on the board for the YMCA. He is survived by his brother, John Eilenberger; and 5 nieces. The family received friends on Sunday, July 1, 2012 from 2:00PM until 2:30PM at Midway Baptist Church, Leesburg. A Funeral Service followed at 2:30PM at the church. Interment took place at Calverton National Cemetery in NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Arrangements were entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left by signing the guestbook below.
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