Obituary of Richard E. Eddinger

Richard Emil Eddinger died peacefully at his home in Trumbull, CT, on April 5, 2018, secure in God's love and his trust for salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. Born in Bridgeport, CT, Richard was 94 years old. He served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific Campaign with Company C, 534th Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment in Australia, the Philippines and Japan. After the war, Richard attended Central Connecticut State University and was certified to teach Industrial Arts. He taught in the Stratford Public School system for more than 30 years; first at Wooster Junior High School and then at Bunnell High School. Richard is survived by his wife, Claire Marks Eddinger and his seven children: Margaret Haase, Richard Eddinger, Beth Wesley, Lauren Eddinger-Danner, Thomas Eddinger, Lois Krahn and Kathryn Bomann. He was blessed with 27 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Richard was predeceased by his parents, Emil and Olga Jabs Eddinger and his four siblings: Elsie Elander, Caroline Rentz, Bradford Eddinger and May Hanbury. Richard was a skilled woodworker. He had a flair for artistic design and architecture, building much of the furniture in his home, the cross over the alter at his church and many other wood pieces. He helped family and friends remodel their homes and completely restored his historic Monroe home in which he lived for 40 years. During his life, he built seven houses, including two on Cape Cod, a source of endless enjoyment for him and his family. All are invited to join with the family at his Christian funeral on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2795 Nichols Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611. Private burial will be held later in Brewster, MA. Arrangements entrusted to the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull.