Joseph Eckl's Obituary
Joseph Eckl, age 85, of Independence, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Friday, June 9, 2023. Beloved father of Marie Eckl, JoAnn Brewer (Steve), Lucy Malakar (Nick) and Carol Saavedra (Israel Anduja). Loving grandfather of Adrienne, Alex, Steve, Claire, Julia and Nate. Great grandfather of Mariah, Kara, Niko and Annalise. Brother of Hilda Janke (the late Dieter) and the late Julie Geisler (the late Frank). Uncle of Renate, Frank, David and Michael.
Coming to United States from Czechoslovakia with his parents and sisters in 1952, Joe built his American Dream. He served in the US Army as a Military Police Officer and became a proud citizen in 1963. He was a diehard patriot all of his life.
Joe worked hard at his career as a Tool and Die Maker at The Ford Motor Company for 32 years and played hard following his retirement in 1998. He loved to ski and ride his motorcycle and enjoyed both well into his late 70's. He was truly one of a kind and will be dearly missed.
Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, June 17, 2023 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 6912 Chestnut Rd., Independence, at 10 a.m. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Interment Mapleshade Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joseph's name to St. Jude's or Catholic Charities.
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