Dr. Timothy Jonathan Eichenlaub
Dr. Timothy Jonathan Eichenlaub
Dr. Timothy Jonathan Eichenlaub, 58, formerly of Lock Haven, passed away after a battle with illness.
Tim grew up in Mill Hall alongside his sister, Betsy Eichenlaub Jerome. He graduated from Bald Eagle Nittany High School in 1986, continued his education at Lock Haven University and then attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. There, he graduated number one in his class, earning his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with a focus in neurosurgery. Although highly accomplished in the field of neurosurgery, Tim devoted the majority of his career to practicing family medicine and research, where he touched countless lives with his knowledge.
Tim completed multiple fellowships in the Philadelphia area and practiced family medicine in the Lock Haven area before relocating to Las Vegas, Nev. He later moved to Sarasota, Fla., where he underwent a kidney transplant. Sadly, complications from medication resulted in the loss of his vision, preventing him from continuing his medical practice and research.
Tim was preceded in death by his father, John; and his mother, Carol Eichenlaub Bierly Binkley.
He is survived by his sister, Betsy (Jeff) Jerome, of Dalton, Pa.; his niece and nephews, Anaistan, Braiden and Callum; his wife, Barbara Eichenlaub, of California, and her three children; as well as numerous extended family members and grandchildren.
Tim had a lifelong passion for fitness and could often be found at the gym hours on end, where he enjoyed coaching others and sharing his knowledge of bodybuilding and powerlifting. He competed in many competitions throughout the country. He was also an avid reader who loved engaging with podcasts on philosophy, politics, religion and the latest medical breakthroughs. Even after he could no longer practice, Tim remained the family’s trusted source for medical advice, always eager to help others understand and navigate their health.
He enjoyed being an avid fan of Penn State sports and listening to the games.
In honor of Tim’s deep love for medicine, memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund.
Though he did not have the opportunity to see two of his nieces and nephews pursue careers in the medical field, his passion and influence will live on through them.