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Richard Eckenrode Obituary

LITTLESTOWN Richard F. Eckenrode Sr., 77, died late Friday, April 1, 2011 at his home. He was the husband of Therese H. Seymore Eckenrode for 55 years. Born June 4, 1933 in Littlestown, he was the son of the late Bernard and Rose Price Eckenrode. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Richard F. Eckenrode Jr. and wife Julie of Gardners, Daniel L. Eckenrode and wife Rebecca of York Springs; two daughters, Diane C. Jarrett and husband Ed of New Oxford and Barbara A. Orndorff and husband David of Gettysburg; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren; and a brother, Patrick J. Eckenrode of Gettysburg. Richard was predeceased by a great-grandchild, Avery Shaffer; three sisters, Rose Marie Eckenrode, Kathryn L. Study, and Elizabeth C. Claybaugh and three brothers, Bernard Charles Eckenrode, William A. Eckenrode Sr. and Thomas Eckenrode Sr. Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from the Hanover Borough. Richard was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church of Littlestown. Besides his family, he loved to hunt and fish, loved music and woodworking. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Littlestown on Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James M. Sterner Celebrant. There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Little's Funeral Home, Littlestown, with the Rosary recited at 8 p.m. Burial will be in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be conducted by the Littlestown Allied Veterans Council. Pallbearers will be James Hatfield, Jr., William Hatfield, Ethan Eckenrode, David F. Orndorff, Christopher J. Shaffer, and Zach Heikes. Contributions have been asked to go VNA Hospice, 440 N. Madison St., Hanover, PA 17331.

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Published by Evening Sun on Apr. 3, 2011.

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April 5, 2011

To the extended Eckenrode family:

We will always cherish our memories of our times with Dick. He was the best neighbor ever. Cherish your memories. You were so blessed to have him in your lives. They don't make them like that anymore. :-) You are in our prayers. Don't hesitate to ask if you need anything.

The Langs - Greg, Liz, Vera, Shura and Leah

April 5, 2011

My condolences to the Eckenrode family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May GOD's love comfort you and bring you peace. With deepest sympathy, Donna J. McCandless.

April 5, 2011

Barb, Dave, Meghann, Katelynn & Allyson... Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your father/grandfather. Keep all of the wonderful memories of him close as comfort to you in this difficult time.

Hugs,
Kim Warner

April 4, 2011

My dearest Rick and Julie,
My sympathy goes out to you. Dick and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Brigit

Kenny Sanders

April 4, 2011

Dan, Barb, and entire family. Remembering you and your Dad, Husband, and Friend. May God bless you in this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you.

Brenda Smith

April 4, 2011

My condolences to the Eckenrode family for their loss, may their memories be a reminder of the important things in life, Diane & Barb, I know this is hearbreaking and if you need anything please feel free to contact me, even if it's just to talk.
Brenda Smith

April 3, 2011

I will always cherish my memories of my wonderful Uncle dick.Always teasing me when i was little,but had a special way of smiling and winking when he would yell at me for something i done wrong.I wish we were all little again and sitting by the fire listening to them playing guitars.what i wouldn't give to hear that music again.

Ashley Eckenrode

April 3, 2011

You will be greatly missed Uncle Dick.

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