Dale Eichenberg

Dale Lynn Eichenberg, age 66, of Caledonia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 7, 2020.  Dale was a science teacher for 30 years, primarily at Saranac Public  Schools.  He loved many pastimes, but he was an avid fisherman.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Kathie; daughter, Jeni and David Gushiken; granddaughter, Kalei; a very  special uncle and aunt, Ed and Evelyn Newton; brother, Gary and Nancy Eichenberg; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law: Ronald DeVries; Gary and Pat Owen, Steve and Bonnie Owen, Carlene and Ron LaScola; several nieces, nephews, fishing buddies and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn and Lucille Eichenberg; sister, Karen DeVries. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11 am at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home. The service will be live streamed at www.mkdfuneralhome.com (click on “Join Live Stream” on the bottom of the home page). A private visitation will also be held at the funeral home.  Burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to H.U.G.S. Ranch (www.hugsranch.org) or Gift of Life Foundation (www.giftoflifefoundationmi.org).