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Glenn Eckfeld Obituary

Eckfeld Glenn Eckfeld, of Dublin, passed away July 31, 2014 in Mesa, AZ. He was born December 8, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Kay Melsop Eckfeld, whom he married May 23, 1970; son, Brian Eckfeld; two daughters, Kimberly Eckfeld and Tiffeny (Russ) Bottari; three grandchildren, Jack, Ethan, and Sam; mother, Emily Simon; brother, Tom (Linda) Eckfeld. He was preceded in death by his father Abie Simon. He was an avid reader, an OSU football fan, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He created a Vietnam Website to re-connect with fellow servicemen. Calling hours will be held Friday, August 8, 2014 from 5-8 p.m. at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, OH. Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 9 at 11 a.m. conducted by St. Michael Catholic Church at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME. Burial will be held in Union Cemetery where there will be military services. Online condolences at www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7, 2014.

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ALL Veterans should have Old Glory by there name.

Herb USMC

August 13, 2014

Herb USMC

August 13, 2014

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

August 13, 2014

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served.Thank YOU for your service,Glenn.And Semper Fi.

Thomas Aquinas Burke

August 10, 2014

I first met Glann At St. Als Miltary Academy, New Lexington,Oh in 1955. Later , he was a classmate at Aquinas. He was one of the good guys in life. He was always willing to help yet remained in the background.In later life he was a great salesman. Rest in Peace Glenn. Thomas Aqunas Burke, Aquinas College High School ,Class of 1963

August 8, 2014

Condolences to the Eckfield Family. Glenn was a classmate of several Aquinas class of 63 alumni. May he rest in peace

Tom Scanlon

August 8, 2014

Thank you, Glenn. You were one of the Magnificient Seven during strike of 86'. May the Force be with you.

JO KINDRED-CARPENTER

August 7, 2014

KAY AND FAMILY

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

Joe & Debbie Yurasek

August 7, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the Eckfeld family. God Bless you and comfort you during this time of loss.

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