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1933
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2023
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Edwin Eckhardt Obituary
Edwin W. Eckhardt Jr. was born on March 30, 1933 in Fredericksburg, Texas to Edwin Albert and Dora Lochte Eckhardt Sr.
He married Esther Juenke on Nov. 6, 1954, at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg, Texas.
Edwin resided his entire life in the close-knit Rheingold community of Gillespie County, with the ultimate stability of living in the same house for his entire 90 years. He attended the one-room Rheingold school for eight years, after which he was able to attend and graduate from Fredericksburg High School. Following a brief stint with the Army, he engaged in farming and ranching, following the footsteps of his father and two brothers. Together, he and his brothers started a bulldozer business, which eventually morphed into a multi-faceted dozer and trucking business. Edwin and his oldest brother, Wesley, eventually focused on the dozer and earth construction aspect. After Wesley's retirement, the business became known as Eckhardt Dozer and Crane Service, and Ed would take on just about any job within his diverse skillset. Rarely did he even need a set of construction plans. He just built it.
Edwin W. Eckhardt Jr. is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Elston and Joy Eckhardt of Bedford, Texas
2 grandchildren: Elise and Alex Slaybaugh, Joel and Erika Eckhardt
3 great-grandchildren: Henry Slaybaugh, Paige Slaybaugh and Andrew Eckhardt
He is preceded in death by his parents: Edwin A. and Dora Lochte Eckhardt Sr., wife: Esther Juenke Eckhardt, 2 brothers: Wesley Eckhardt and Chester Eckhardt
1 great-grandchild, Elena Eckhardt
A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church at Cave Creek. Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests to donate to St. Paul Lutheran Church at Cave Creek, Willow City VFRD, Gillespie County Country Schools or to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home, Fredericksburg, Texas.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.schaetter.com
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