Photo courtesy of Strunk Funeral Homes and Crematory - Vero Beach
Jan 24, 1929 - Mar 16, 2011
Our sympathies to the family - Bill was a long-time Red Cross supporter. Sarah Ruwe, CEO - North Treasure Coast Chapter
Sarah Ruwe
March 30, 2011 | Vero Beach, FL
I cut Bills hair for over 25 years. He always spoke of his children and his airplanes.The two things in his life that he loved. May Bill rest in peace , I will miss him. Bev.
March 23, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Whitey was an exceptional guy with a very kind heart and we will greatly miss him.
Bill and Sue Kaser
March 23, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of this wonderful man who has touched so many lives. May we all celebrate his life with loving and fond memories.
Beverly K. Lombardo
March 22, 2011 | Vero Beach, FL
Whitey,
The time spent with you at Carolina Aircraft was some of the best. If it's alright we'll just keep stomping around looking for that pony.
Until the next time.
George Fredlund
March 22, 2011 | Pompano Beach, FL
March 20, 2011
Many happy memories with you at Indian Hammock and Vero Beach. Your wonderful sense of humor will not be forgotten.
John and Janet Keller
March 20, 2011 | Vero Beach, FL
We will always remember your smiling eyes, your gentle giving soul and your untiring contributions to our aviation community.
Bob and Barb Kehrberg
March 20, 2011 | Vero Beach, FL
Mr. Whitey Eckhardt, 82, died March 16, 2011 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.He was born in Oak Park, IL and lived in Vero Beach for 30 years coming from Ft. Lauderdale, FL.Mr. Eckhardt was a pilot and aircraft entrepreneur. He was the longest running Key Man for the Vero Beach Chapter of the Quiet Birdmen and an avid skeet shooter.Survivors include his sons, Bill Eckhardt of Sunrise, FL and Chris Eckhardt of Plantation, FL; daughters, Karen Womeldurf of Friendswood, TX and Susan Eckhardt Czagas of Melbourne, FL; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.SERVICES: A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., April 9 at the Indian River Airdrome, 560 Gullwing Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32960.For further info
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