Dan was a gentle man and we loved him greatly. Puerto Vallarta will not be the same without him
Daniel M. Eich
February 14, 1924 – October 26, 2010
Daniel Milton Eich, beloved husband and father, died peacefully on October 26 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Friday, October 29, at Christ Church Newman Center in St. Cloud. Friends may call on Thursday between 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and on Friday one hour prior to services at the church. Parish Prayers will be at 7:00 PM.
Dan was born Feb. 14, 1924 to Katherine (Parent) Eich and Milton Eich. Daniel is survived by his wife Barbara (Bobbie), daughters Deborah (Joe) Zuaro of Northfield, Vermont, Linda (Joe) DesJardins of St. Cloud, and Susan Eich (Jim Pohle) of Minneapolis; six grandchildren: Eric Zuaro, Carolyn Zuaro, Michael DesJardins, Matthew DesJardins, Megan Pohle and Joseph Pohle; and Godson Peter Alexander.
Dan graduated from Cathedral High School in 1942, attended St. John’s University and graduated from The University of Notre Dame in 1947. He married Barbara (Bobbie) Rohrenbach in 1953.
Dan spent his entire career in the automobile business. He was early to recognize the benefits of smaller foreign automobiles, introducing Volkswagen to the St. Cloud market more than 50 years ago. In 1972, he became president of Eich Motor Company, assuming the position from his father and was the third generation of the family to lead the dealership. He retired in 1992. Dan was a parishioner at Newman Center, and a member of the Exchange Club, The Minnesota Auto Dealers Association, Volkswagen Vanguard Society, National Auto Dealers Association and a founding member of the American International Automobile Dealers Association.
Dan enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and summers on Big Fish Lake. Dan was an avid reader, bridge and backgammon player, and Notre Dame football fan.
Dan was a generous man and a true gentleman. He was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather. He will be missed every day.
The Eich family is grateful to the loving, professional staff at Quiet Oaks. Memorials are preferred to Quiet Oaks Hospice House., P.O. Box 1241, St. Cloud, Minn. 56302.
Guestbook
Our thoughts and prayers are with your Family during this difficult time. We will always remember Dan as a kind and gentle person of high integrity.
Respectfully
Mike & Mary Jo Chanaka & Family
Just checked the St. Cloud Times on line and saw the notice about Dan’s passing. He will always be missed. We are in Denmark and will not arrive home until Nov. 4 but you are in our
thoughts.
As I left the Newman Center this morning I thought about Dan and his life. There are three things that I’d like to say..(1) When Dan said something it was worth listening to. (2) I never heard him say a bad word about anyone. (3) Dan was a true gentleman. You folks had a
good man, husband, tather, and grandfather in your lives. I am sorry for your loss………Ray Gal………
We will always think of Dan, sitting at the Tizoc pool, beating all comers at backgammon. What a great guy! We will miss him.
Deb & Linny- Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Your dad sounds like a wonderful man. We are keeping you close in our hearts. Love, Robin, Don, Erin & Elliot
Deb & Linny- Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Your dad sounds like a wonderful man. We are keeping you close in our hearts. Love, Robin, Don, Erin & Elliot
Debbie, Linda and Susan,
Well said on Dan’s life. We will miss you Dan. Thanks for sharing your daughters and your life with Joe Z, Joe D and I.
Love, Jim
What a beautiful tribute to a lovely man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We are all so sorry to read of Dan’s passing and are praying for God’s comfort and presence. We are grateful for all you have done as a family to make our neighborhood a great place to live, and your generosity of spirit will always be remembered. We stand with your family in prayer and thought.
Services
Visitation
Daniel Funeral Home, St. CloudServices
Christ Church Newman CenterSchedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Friday, October 29, at Christ Church Newman Center in St. Cloud. Friends may call on Thursday between 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and on Friday one hour prior to services at the church. Parish Prayers will be at 7:00 PM.