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Robert Eckes Obituary
He worked on the manned space program in Houston, Texas, as a main frame operator before moving to New Jersey to work for the Western Union Company. He worked as a salesman for the UNISYS Corporation for many years. Bob loved hunting, fishing, John Deere tractors and the Green Bay Packers, but loved being with his family the most.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Jeanie Stellmacher Eckes; devoted father of Craig Eckes and his wife, Cynthia, of New York City, and Patricia Lawson and her husband, Ronald, of Indian Harbor Beach, Fla. Bob is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Madison and Cole Lawson and Brett Eckes; his sisters, Kathy and Pat; brother, Bill; and his loving dog, Molly. Bob was predeceased by his brother, John, and sister, Margaret.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 29, at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 30, at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 297 Sparta Ave, Sparta. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to: Father John's Animal House, 50 Father John's Lane, Lafayette, NJ 07848.
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January 7, 2018
Sorry to hear about cousin Bob. You have our condolances. Many happy memories of everyone on the farm.
Rodger and Janey. Thome
sarah kays
January 6, 2018
Sorry i am a little late so so sorry for your loss God be with him and with you stay strong my friend,
Chuck Kehl
January 5, 2018
To the Eckes family, I am sorry to read about your loss. Bob worked on my Mom and Dad's farm back in the fifties as he was the next door neighbor. He was certainly the gold standard, Mom raved about him for many years. I remember your family coming to visit us when I was little, after they moved off of the farm. The biggest thing I can tell you is that when I was dealing with putting my mom in a home about 20 years ago, Bob called me out of the blue and we had a very nice visit. I was touched that he would do that. Again,God bless and you have my deepest sympathy.
John Regan
January 4, 2018
My condolences to Jeanne and family.Bob was a
great friend.He was my guest at the annual venison dinner of the Branchville Business Mens club. That was on December 14th and we had a great time.
December 30, 2017
It is with my deepest sympathy for Jeannie and the family that I learned of the untimely passing of Bob.
His memory will be cherished by everyone who knew him.
Leonard Deutsch
Larry Pallante
December 30, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Keeping the Eckes family in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Stellmacher/Gering
December 30, 2017
Aunt Jeannie, Craig and Patti
I'm so so saddened and upset to learn of Uncle Bob's passing. Sending you all my Love and deepest condolences.
Forever in our hearts.
Linda Guadagno Maley
December 28, 2017
I'm so deeply sorry to hear this news. Mr. Eckes was so kind to me and always made me feel like part of the Eckes family. And he always made me laugh. Mrs. Eckes, Patty, Craig, and all of the Eckes family, I'm sending you love and hope you find comfort in your memories, and in the fact that he touched the lives of so many.
Arthur Monto Jr.
December 28, 2017
Bob, Enjoy the hunting and fishing in paradise. Art Jr, Dana, Arthur 3rd, and Zachary. God Bless.
December 27, 2017
Shocked and saddened by the passing of Bob, know him for years, made his buttered roll with a soft egg for breakfast for years at my deli, just saw him recently! Jeanie my deepest condolences. Pat from the old pat's deli.
Lynn Vern
December 27, 2017
I was shocked and extremely sad to hear of Bob's passing! We worked together at Unisys for many years and I enjoyed hearing about his family as well as his hunting and fishing adventures. When I moved to Maryland, Bob bought my little boat for fishing in the reservoir. I just read his obituary which is right on. Condolences to Jeanie and the family!
Cathy Meyer Till
December 26, 2017
Best neighbor any one could ask for, was truly a second dad to me. Spent allot of time in there home growing up. Such great memories. Our prayers to Jeannie, Craig , Patty and all the family.
Ron & Carol Stickney
December 25, 2017
We have lost a good neighbor and a friend. Bob was a second father to our late son and they shared so many interests. I know James was there to greet Bob when he passed and they, Bob Dunn and my Dad are now talking fishing and hunting! Our thoughts and prayers are with Jeanne and the family.
Bill & Betty Meyer
December 24, 2017
We will always remember the 50 years of friendship as your neighbor. No better neighbor could there be. May God rest your sole and console your family.
December 24, 2017
Mr. Eckes was the pillar of our neighborhood. Always looking out for everyone. Made sure we had a place to swim & we could only go ice skating when Mr. Eckes said it was safe. Our hearts go out to his family as we keep his memory in our hearts.
The Dwornikoski Family
Cindy Wrisley
December 24, 2017
Growing up he was my second Dad. So many memories. Missing you
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