OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Joseph W. Eirich, 61, of Olive Branch died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, at his home.
Eirich was a bus driver, and a member of the Lutheran Church.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
The only known survivor is a friend and caregiver, Emma Decker of Olive Branch.
His body was donated to medical science.
Barkett Funeral Home in Cairo was in charge of arrangements.
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