Father Reinhard C. Eck

I just found out that Fr. Rhiney passed, was working on my geneology and didn't believe it, I just visited with him in June with my grand-daughter when I was down for my sister's funeral in Colwich. He was still (even with his pain) the most humble, holy priest I have met (along with his brother Fr. Ivan) I remember our skiing trips to the Ozarks, hunting quail at the ranch, and the year for Thanksgiving he was the one who realized my mother forgot the sugar in the pumkin pie. I was the...

He was a holy man. I will always have a special place in my heart for Father Reinhard C. Eck. If ever there was a man called to the priesthood it was him. R.I.P.

He was a devoted priest and friend. I will always remember our time swimming together in the lake at St. Meinrad. He will truly be missed.

I have and will always have a special place in my heart for Fr. Riney. He gave me instructions and brought me into the Church 60 years ago this coming October at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Fr. Riney always knew me when I saw him. He was a holy and dedicated priest. He will be missed by so many family, friends and parishioners. Rest in Peace, Fr. Riney!

FR. Eck, a kind and warm man, always cheerful, welcoming, and helpful. We will miss him greatly.

Rest In Peace Fr. Eck

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Fr. Rhiney was an amazing, humble, dedicated man, whom I was proud to call my great-uncle. The Eck "can-do" spirit and devotion to the Lord lives on. May we remember that as we mourn, he rejoices with his Lord and Savior. Many hugs to the family.

Rest In Peace Father Eck. You have been a true servant to your parish and parishioners. Even when your pain was at its peak, and every step you took was truly a struggle, you handled your duties and responsibilities with such respect, courage and dignity.
I was in devotions at midnight this last Winter and you came into Church through the front doors, I watched you carefully take each painful step from one pew to the next, only to stop and take a breath before preceding down our...