Birth date: Feb 22, 1931 Death date: Jan 6, 2016
COLONEL, Joseph Harmon Eibling, USAF ret., age 84, of Lewes, DE passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at home in Lewes, DE. He was born on February 22, 1931 in Youngstown, OH, son of the late Harmon and Mary (Anthony) Eibling Read Obituary
My thoughts and prayers are with Joe's family. I have many great memories of Joe from family reunions and vacations. He was a great man and he was loved and respected by everyone. We lost a great man but his love and lessons with be with us always.
Steven Ruppright
As a child I lived across the street from the Eibling family. Growing up I was much younger than the Eibling boys but knew them well through my older siblings. It wasn’t until my junior year in college when I really got to know Joe and his wife Betty. By this time Betty and Joe had moved to Burke, Virginia where Joe worked for an engineering firm manufacturing radars. I was in my junior year of college at the University of Cincinnati, and was about to begin my first real job in their Cooperative Education program. Much to my surprise I was offered a position working in the Pentagon and would soon move to Washington, DC. At the time my parents were still very close with the Eiblings and mentioned to them that I would soon be looking for a place to live. As you can imagine I was about to embark on the experience of a lifetime and move to “the really big city”. I soon learned that Joe was a former graduate of Univ of Cincinnati and was also involved in their Co-op program. Without hesitation Betty and Joe offered me a place to stay, of course I paid rent, but Betty threw in two meals a day (breakfast and dinner). I quickly learned that Betty was a gourmet cook and she fixed THE most amazing meals. During my time with the Eiblings Joe became my very close friend as he taught me how to navigate my way around Washington DC. On weekends they would on occasion take me to their house in Delaware and of course we ate like kings (thanks Betty). I have so many wonderful memories of the time I spent with Joe and Betty. Joe always had a great smile and wonderful sense of humor. I can honestly say he treated me like family and for that very short time I became an Eibling boy. I, like so many, was very sad to hear of Joe’s passing. Joe was a great man who loved God, family and country. He will be sorely missed.
To Barbara Wood, please know that I share your deep sadness. May God give you strength and blessings this day, and peace that transcends our understanding.
Jim Garrett
I met Joe while presenting a musician's perspective of a career in music at a Delaware Symphony Board meeting. When I spoke about also performing with the Brandywine Baroque Ensemble, I piqued Joe's interest. I invited him to a BBE performance, and he soon became a board member. My husband and I have had many wonderful meetings with Joe and Barbara. We love them both. Our hearts are broken at the loss of Joe. His love for his family, his passion for music, and his warm engaging spirit were an inspiration to us. He was a truly a wonderful, gifted, and compassionate man. We will miss him so very much. Barbara and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all, Eileen Grycky and Michael Keller
Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your dear loved one . May the fond memories shared be a source of comfort doing this time of grief and pain . John 5 : 28,29
ToThe Eibling Family:
May we send you our deepest sympathy at this time and say that our thoughts have been with you since we heard of the death of your father. We admired him greatly. You must be even prouder of his devotion to all of you. We know you will be brave in your sorrow as he would have wanted you to be. Sincerely, Tom and Debbie Wioncek
To Barbara Wood:
Losing one's husband can cause a loneliness unlike any other, but having your children near will help ease the difficulty of the days ahead. With your fortitude and courage I am sure you will adjust to your new situation. I know you are grateful for the many years you shared with Joe. Love, Tom and Debbie Wioncek
