California skydiver Eike Hohenadl died at Skydive Arizona in Eloy, AZ Friday April 25th, 2014. . Eike was participating in POPS record attempts . Eike was seen under inflated main canopy, turning. Investigation is underway.
Eike was 72 years of age, very experienced and current with many ratings under his belt. Eike was an active demo jumper and wingsuiter – well-loved and admired in the sport. His home drop zone was Lake Elsinore, CA.
Photo courtesy of Rick Evans
05/02/14 UPDATE ON SERVICES:
Eike’s life will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Monday, May 12, 2014 at Lamb’s Fellowship in Lake Elsinore, California (21901 Railroad Canyon Rd). Committal prayers and military honors will follow at 1:15PM at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California (check in at information booth at entrance for detailed instructions).
A reception will be held at Lamb’s Fellowship following the military services.
News reports: The Press Enterprise
He went out doing what he loved. Hurt no one else in the process. contributed to the sport. left something for others to follow.RIP
Fly free..!!
Eike is our friend of his wife Joyce from Elk Line dancing and I Jim Brady joined with him the Lake Elsinore Civil Emergency Response Team and since his death I have been searching his obituary so we could help Joyce through her sorrow
Hello Jim:
I have just discovered the article in BlueSkiesMag and your so very nice comment. Thank you so much for your kindness and thoughtfulness.
Joyce Hohenadl
Fly free Eike. RIP.
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