Daniel J. Eckert

Daniel J. Eckert obituary, Alexandria, KY

Daniel J. Eckert

Daniel Eckert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Alexandria Funeral Home on Feb. 5, 2024.

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Daniel J. Eckert, 82, of Alexandria, KY, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Saint Elizabeth Florence, KY. Dan was born October 26, 1941, in Dayton, KY. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Dan was a long time member of Campbell County Game & Fish and Ducks Unlimited. He was 1 of the 3 original owners of Eckert Welding Co. and member of International Ironworkers Local # 44. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jill Eckert; parents, Perry and Julia (Rinck) Eckert; four siblings: Richard "Dick" Eckert, Virginia Meyer, Bonnie Theiss and Perry Eckert. He is survived by his wife, Millie Eckert (nee Hafer); two children, Julie (Ron) Rizzo and Dan (Teresa) Eckert; five grandchildren: Jasmine (Don) Sargeant, Zac (Liz) Rizzo, Jenna Walker, Brooke Eckert and Tori Eckert; 9 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the Alexandria Funeral Home From 11:00 AM until time of funeral service at 2:00 PM. Interment in Persimmon Grove Cemetery. Donations to Campbell County Game & Fish or Ducks Unlimited.

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