Richard Eckel

I could not be at Fr. Eckel's service but I continue and will remember him. "Today is the first day of the rest of his life!" He blessed me with that mantra.

See you in Heaven...

Rest in Peace! You were a great priest and continued your good works after leaving the priesthood. I have good memories of your time at St Mary´s and after you left. The ways you helped young people was amazing. You´ll have a special place in heaven!

Padre! Friend of my brother and married he and his 1st wife. RIP

A friend. He married Linda and me on a very hot day in 1988 at SSC. We had many a good time and conversations. I took pictures for him at his wedding and afterwards at his house. May he rest in peace.

RIP FR. Eckel. Thank you for your service to OUR LORD

Although we hadn´t seen each other in years, Dick remained an important part of my life. Many years ago, whenever I came home to be with my family during the holidays, he was always one of the first people I called. He ministered to many people and was truly a force for good. His kindness and presence made a difference to so many. I will always be grateful for the friendship and shared.

Father Eckel was a father/brother to me when I was lacking both in high school. He encouraged me to follow my path through literature, religion, music, poetry. He drove my opel car home from Cleveland after I drove us to a Moody Blues concert in the late 1960's. It was pouring down a drenching rain, suddenly, and I was a young driver trying to make sure we were safe. Fr. Eckel took the wheel for us and gave me back the keys when we got home. "and so, as the Miller told his tale, her face...

Rest in Peace, Father Eckel.