Mr. Ilchert was born November 4, 1930 in New York, the son of the late Johann and Monica Ilchert. He was a veteran of the US Navy, enjoyed woodworking, and volunteered with Boy Scouting. Mr. Ilchert moved to Oak Island in 1999 from Flushing, New York.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Joan Ilchert; a son George William Ilchert; three daughters, Karen Ilchert, Lynne Manes and husband Robert, and Kristin Ilchert and husband Jack Rooney; three brothers, Walter Ilchert, Charles Ilchert, and Frederick Ilchert; and five grandchildren, Robert Manes, Paul Manes, Matthew Rooney, Ethan Ilchert, and Nolan Ilchert.
Preceding him in death was a son Peter Liam Ilchert; and three brothers, Alexander, Robert, Richard Ilchert and sister Ida Ilchert.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock – Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.