Bernd "Jack" "BJ" Eichler (Janss), 76, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at his home.

Bernd was born October 24, 1942 to Fredrick and Doris (Kaiser) Eichler in Germany. Moving with his family to Iowa when he was 6 years old. BJ graduated from Keystone, IA in 1961. BJ had worked many jobs, starting with Schnider's Implement and the Feed Mill in Keystone, Charry-Burrell in Cedar Rapids, Amana Refrigeration, Keystone Turner Lanes for 10 years and most recently owner and operator of Ultra Clean carpet cleaning.

On December 6, 1963 he married Linda Parcel at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Keystone. Together the couple moved to Belle Plaine in 1972.

BJ enjoyed model trains and doing word puzzles in the newspaper. He was an avid Hawkeye, Packers and Cubs fan. One of his favorite pastimes was bowling, he could be found anywhere that had a bowling alley. He was a member of the Cedar Rapids Bowling Association. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda Eichler of Belle Plaine; children, Edward (Laura) Janss and Christina (Gary) Deemer both of Belle Plaine; grandchildren, Breanna (Kevin) Upah of Belle Plaine, Melissa (Trever Hawkins) Janss of Fort Madison, Ryan (Taylor Gerard) Janss of Belle Plaine and Chantel (Joe Kolash) Deemer of Victor; great-grandchildren, Chloe, Bryce and Chase Upah and many more loving family and friends.

BJ is preceded in death by his parents.

Services will take place at a later date. Memorials may be direct to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com