Richard Eckel

Fr Eckel was one in a million who was loved and respected by so many, young and old alike. Times spent with those of us, who were then students at St Mary´s in Sandusky, are memories never to be forgotten. Whether at mass, in the classroom, or just hanging out and sharing good times and laughs, he had such profound positive influences on many lives. He married my husband and I over 54 years ago and we still talk about what he said to us in those pre-marital classes and how grateful we were...

REST IN PEACE FATHER ECKEL

Richard was an amazing man of God to me and my family. We go back 55 years ago when I met Father Eckel at my Dad's funeral. Richard married me and my husban Dan. I know that Richard touched the hearts of many,many people. My condolences to his wife Patricia and Chelsea and Zachary. In God's love to this beautiful family,Janet Brian-Schardt

May God give Dick a share with God's People, as promised by the Risen Lord Jesus Christ. I not only have ancient memories from our time in seminary, but more recent memories of Dick attending Mass with his mother at St Aloysius Bowling Green. He always like to stir the pot, kept things interesting May God bless all the Eckels and all Dick's family Fr Ed Schleter

I remember the days of Dick's ministry here in Sandusky. He did a lot of good and reached out to people in ways that others couldn't. An 'out of the box' thinker, for sure. And I believe many were blessed because of that. I'm grateful for all the good he did.

Father Eckel was well known in the 60' s and 70's. He attended may gatherings of young people during this Era as a priest, friend, adviser and all around person. When he left the parish he was followed by many people of may faiths. He was well liked and sought by many. He was a kind soul. My heart goes out to his family, children and friends. A very understanding man.