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Frank Eckart Obituary
He was born January 27, 1923. Frank was a United States Marine Corps Sergeant. He served in the Pacific during World War II. He was a graduate of Mackey High School and Evansville College. Frank retired from Whirlpool as Director of Manufacturing in 1983. He formerly was employed at International Harvester. Frank was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vanderburgh County. He was a member of St. Joseph Men's Club and St. Joseph Retirement Club. Frank was also a member of Whirlpool Management Club, Twin Towers, VFW Post 1114, and American Legion Funkhouser Post #8.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy (Jent) Eckart of Evansville; daughter, Jill (Eckart) Herrenbruck and her husband, David of Evansville; sons, Jack Eckart and his wife, Marlise of Newburgh, Ind, Jeff Eckart and his wife, Gina of Carmel, Ind; grandchildren, Brandon Herrenbruck and his wife, Mirandi of Franklin, Tenn, Chad Herrenbruck and his wife, Callie of Greenwood, Ind., Kaitlyn and Meghan Eckart of Newburgh, Ind., Hayden and Owen Eckart of Carmel, Ind.; great-grandchildren, Isaac, Ella and Schaefer Herrenbruck of Franklin, Tenn.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank J. Eckart Sr. and Caroline Eckart; and a brother, Charles Eckart.
Funeral mass will be held noon, Saturday, October 10, 2009, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., with Father Eugene Schroeder officiating. Entombment will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum where the Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct military rites.
Friends may visit Saturday 10 a.m. until service time at Browning Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vanderburgh County, 6202 W. St. Joseph Rd., Evansville, IN, 47720 or Deaconess Hospice Care Center in memory of Frank, 600 Mary St. Evansville, IN 47747.
Special thanks to Deaconess Hospital Inpatient Hospice Care Center and Dr. William Hardesty for their special kindness during Frank's illness.
Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.
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Vicki Gieselman
October 10, 2009
Dottie, Jill, Jack, Jeff, so sorry to hear about Frank. I think Dad and Frank are in heaven talking about Gravely races. I have a lot of great memories of our times at the river camp. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Vicki & Wayne
October 9, 2009
October 09, 2009
Dottie, I don't have any words that will take away the sorrow but I want you to know that I care and know how you feel.
Mary Crabb
October 9, 2009
Jill and family,My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Sincerely, Linda Koressel
October 9, 2009
So sorry to hear about Franks passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ron and Lois Martin
shane barrett
October 9, 2009
Frank was such a wonderful, fun man! it was a pleasure knowing him growing up at family gatherings. He was always loving and friendly to me and made the Easter egg hunts the best! With love, Shane Barrett
Bruce & Debbie Richardt
October 9, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Marc Young
October 9, 2009
Diedre and I want to express our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, David, and your family.
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