Anthony "Tony" Eisfelder

Anthony (Tony) C. Eisfelder passed away August 15 at the age of 83. He was born in Pinckneyville IL on June 3, 1939 to George and Bernadine Eisfelder. The family moved to Peoria, where Tony was the oldest of 5 siblings, went on to marry Audrey and had three very handsome boys. Tony attended St. Bernard's where he was an altar boy 8 days a week, walking uphill to the church and back. He went to Spalding High School and then attended Bradley University for a year where he self-proclaimed his attempt to major in "cards and pool". He was very competitive at cards, bowling, pool, softball, horseshoes, corkball, kittenball, baseball, H-O-R-S-E, playing catch, crossword puzzles, etc. For most of his work life he was a letter carrier for the US Postal Service. He was the best co-worker one could ask for. He was always there, never taking a sick day, and he worked a different route every day. However, he "called em like he saw em" and could crack jokes that flew over the heads of management (especially when they were the target of his jokes) - so he made it his calling to not be the easiest employee to manage. He was extremely proud of his family. He and Audrey raised three boys and set high expectations for effort and giving it your best. School, sports, jobs - the lesson was you did not miss a day, and the results would pay off. In addition to a tremendous work ethic, he exemplified service as well. He served his country as a member of the Marine Corps Reserve. He also was a platelet donor to the Red Cross for many decades. It was hours of sacrifice on Saturdays, and when asked why he did it his answer was "that's what they need." Hard work, service, a biting sarcastic sense of humor, and being a Los Angeles Dodgers fan - that summarizes most of Tony. But he bragged on his family - wife, kids, grandkids, daughters-in-lawhis little Princess Roothose were his favorite topics. Tony is survived by his wife of 57 years Audrey; children Chris (Julie) Eisfelder, and Kevin (Erin) Eisfelder; brother-in-law Melvin Porter; sisters-in-law Joann Eisfelder and Cathy Eisfelder; grandchildren Margaret, Gabrielle, and Elise Eisfelder, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Tony is preceded in death by his parents; sister Mary (Melvin) Porter; brothers Stephen, Michael, and Thomas; and apple of his eye, son Eric.

Anthony "Tony" Eisfelder

June 3, 1939 - August 15, 2022