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Visitation:
Saturday, July 31, 2021
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Secor Funeral Home
202 W Maple Street
Willard , Ohio 44890
Service:
Saturday, July 31, 2021
2:00 p.m.
Secor Funeral Home
202 W Maple Street
Willard , Ohio 44890
Donald J. Eckstein, age 72, of Willard, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his home. He was born October 6, 1948 in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Robert F. and Catherine P. (Pessefall) Eckstein. Don was the owner of Eckstein Builders and Technical Training Services. He was employed by Pioneer JVS as the Building Maintenance Teacher as well as an employee of the City of Willard. Don enjoyed woodworking and was a US Navy Veteran.
He is survived by his daughter, Heather (Greg) Hanchuk of Berea, OH; grandsons, Andrew and Nikolai Hanchuk; significant other, Jean Laser of Willard, OH and her extended family: her children, Eric (Shelli) Laser and Kendra (Mike) Holmer; her grandchildren, Nathan Laser, Jared (Kenzie) Holmer, Jenna Holmer and Barrett Holmer; sister, Elizabeth Ireland of Hilliard, OH; 2 brothers, Thomas (Diane) Eckstein of St. Paul, MN and Eugene (Jane) Eckstein of Memphis, TN; niece, Sarah; and nephews, Matthew, Adam, Christopher, Jeffrey and Nathan.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Catherine Eckstein; and brother-in-law, Steven Ireland.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio and where the funeral service will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor James Pomerich officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery in New Washington, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Stein Hospice or the Donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
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Anthony Moore - Sep 15, 2021
This is a great loss to all who have known Don; my love, sympathy, and respect to his family and loved ones. Having attended his classes for over a decade, he was a man that I held in high regard and I am thankful for those years that he was in my life
Wayne Lemke - Sep 1, 2021
Looking forward to another update class I find that Don has passed recently. I have so enjoyed his classes over the years and so looked forward to them... He will be missed for sure.
Mike Wittman - Aug 2, 2021
My condolences to Don’s family and especially to Heather. We shared some really good times on the many camping excursions around the state many years ago. Cruising in a pontoon boat, watching skunks invade our campsite and enjoying Don-size campfires. I’ll miss checking with him before I start a home improvement project. I’m so glad I got to know him and call him my friend.
Ronald Betschman - Jul 31, 2021
My heart was saddened to see that Don had passed. I share in your sorrow and will miss the times that we talked and shared our experiences. God bless.
Mark Gibson - Jul 30, 2021
Such a nice person, prayers to the family.
Joe Wechter - Jul 29, 2021
Dear Eckstein Family, so sorry to hear about Don.....please accept my sincere condolences ! I have some great memories growing up across the street........the train set in your basement, "sleeping out in the "bunk house ", the girder building set we played with, the boats we would make to sail down the creek, falling thru the ice into the smelly creek, his bullwhip and firecrackers ! We walked to high school together, rain or shine. " Air drying" your Dad's Buick around town ! The game he had a breakaway dunk at Marion Catholic H.S. So sorry he left us........but he left many good memories ! Joe
Angel Schroeder - Jul 28, 2021
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the family. I have great memories of growing up on Town Street and our fun times together as neighbors. I am very sorry for your loss.
PAUL ZIMMERMAN - Jul 27, 2021
My sincere sympathy to the family of Donnie, remember him when he was living here in New Washington. From one Navy Veteran to another, Rest your oars.
Bob Johnson - Jul 27, 2021
To the family of Don Eckstein.........Please accept my sincerest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss and to read of his passing. Don and I were members of the BC class of 1966.
gary hillis - Jul 27, 2021
I will miss him teaching electric code classes! was always a great friend ! Rest in peace Don. r
Rick Reed - Jul 26, 2021
Condolences to Don's family. I am sadden to hear of his passing. I didn't know Don real well, but what I did know he was a class act. Thanks Don for the help you gave us on the clock tower project. We will miss you. RIP.
John - Jul 26, 2021
What a shame, can’t believe he went so fast.. going to miss his knowledge of everything.. If I had a electrical question or how to fix my steps, he had the answer.. Moby and lucky still wait for him every morning at the same time, it’s a habit they may never break.. Rest In Peace..
