Richard Gail Eilenberger

Richard Gail Eilenberger

Richard Gail Eilenberger, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at his home on March 11, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born June 4, 1941, to Albert M. Eilenberger and Elva V. Eilenberger of Fort Worth, Texas.
Richard is proceeded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Sheri Vickers. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Nelda Eilenberger of 28 years; children, Lynne Eilenberger and companion, Jeff Sloan of Haltom City,

Texas and David Eilenberger and wife, Erin of Weatherford, Texas; sisters, Mava Finch of Hurst, Texas and Nita and husband, Laddie Birge of Jacksonville, Florida; stepchildren, Dr. Scot Shaffer and wife, Jeannie of Montgomery, Alabama, Kriste and husband, Dr. David Smonko of Killeen, Texas; grandchildren, David Lee Vickers and Rose Caro of Haltom City, Texas, Brooke Eilenberger and Trevor Shrier of Oklahoma City; step grandchildren, Dylan McVoid, Logan Shaffer, Isabel, Shaffer, Emmaline Shaffer, Wade Smonko and Justin Smonko; three great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and loving friends. 

​Memorial Service will take place at Bethesda Community Church, 4700 N Beach St, Haltom City, 76137 on Friday, April 11, 2025, with Pastor, Joshua Giere officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am with the service starting at 10:30 am.

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