Br. BILL EISLEBEN

Bill Eislaben 1989 - Photo courtesy of Jerry Berns - Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 2008 (click on image to enlarge)
Last photographs of Br. Bill Eisleben

Bill Eislaben 1989 - Photo courtesy of Jerry Berns - Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 2008 (click on image to enlarge)
Last photographs of Br. Bill Eisleben

Bill Eisleben and his children - Photo courtesy of Jerry Berns - Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 2008 (click on image to enlarge)

Bill Eisleben and his grandchildren - Photo courtesy of Jerry Berns - Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 2008 (click on image to enlarge)

Among the files shared with this blog by Brother Jerry Berns are these photographs of one of Phi Delta Psi's most loved leaders, Bill Eisleben. Jerry took, what we believe was, the last picture of Bill, a week before his death.
Brother Bill Eisleben was born on the 24th of February 1944 in Long Beach, California. He graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in the San Fernando Valley. Bill was initiated into the Phi Delta Psi Fraternity in the Fall of 1962. He was the 332nd member of our organization. Bill Eisleben served the Brotherhood as President of Beta Chapter at Los Angeles Pierce College.
Bill died in an airplane crash on the 8th of November, 1989 in San Diego County, California near the Mexican border. He was on a holiday in a four passenger Cesessna aircraft.
Brother Eisleben was a convert to the Roman Catholic Church. His funeral was held at Saint Jude Thaddeus Church in Westlake Village. The shrine of St. Jude in the church's garden is dedicated to his memory.
Bill's widow is Sherrie and children are: Erika, Annaliene and Elizabeth.

BETA - SONG GROUP

Photo # PCB -2-61
PCB-3-81
director: Br. Larry Tunison
singers: L to R
Rayne Sherman, John Donald, Eric Haup, Bill Eisleben, and Al B. Conahan

This is a comment on the photo by Br. Al B. Conahan
"Hello All,
The song leader is our beloved Larry Tunison. I would guess sometime near Christmas Time in the Fall of "62". Why? because Bill and I were in the Fall of "62" class.
It seems to be at a Pierce classroom or study hall. May have been for the Greek Organizations Holiday presentation held at the school for the community.

Larry played the guitar and often lead us in song at the frat house. Very fond memories. My favorite diddy he would do for us , was "Have a little Madeira My Dear". I remember when you came to the house once, Jerry, we were in a singing mood and all of us were in good form. You were impressed at how damn good we were. If i knew then what i know now, we would have released an album.

I like playing "Name that Brother (or sister)" as it were. Keeps my "Madd Cow" under control.
I remain Big AL

TOM WESTBERG, BILL EISLEBEN and JIM COLBURN

Left: Brs. Tom Westberg, Bill Eisleben and Jim Colbern

Photo courtesy of John Bogdanoff

SAM HERR and BILL EISLEBEN

Left: Sam Herr and Bill Eisleben likely at a Beta Chapter Reunion at Jerry Berns' home. (date unknown)
Sam was initiated a Phi Delt in the Fall of 1964. His location is unknown today.
Bill Eisleben was initiated at Pierce College in the Fall of 1962. He is now deceased.
Brother Bill Eisleben was born on the 24th of February, 1944 in Long Beach, California. He graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in the San Fernando Valley. Bill was initiated into the Phi Delta Psi Fraternity in the Fall of 1962. He was the 332nd member of our organization. Bill Eisleben served the Brotherhood as President of Beta Chapter.
Brother Eisleben was a convert to the Roman Catholic Church. His funeral was held at Saint Jude Thaddeus Church in Westlake Village. The shrine of St. Jude in the church's garden is dedicated to his memory.
Bill died in an airplane crash on the 8th of November, 1989 in San Diego County, California near the Mexican border. His widow Sherrie and children live at 3803 Mainsail Circle in Westlake Village, CA 91361

Photo is courtesy of Br. John Bogdanoff.