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Joseph J. Ecker

1928 - 2017

Joseph J. Ecker obituary, 1928-2017, West Bend, WI

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1928

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2017

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West Bend, Wisconsin

Joseph Ecker Obituary

Ecker, Joseph J. Joseph J. Ecker, 88, of West Bend passed away on April 2, 2017 peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born on July 25, 1928 in Brillion, Wisconsin to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Steinmetz) Ecker. He began his career in 1950 as Advertising and Sales Promotion Manager for the Brillion Iron Works. Shortly after starting at the Brillion Iron Works, Joe married his beloved wife Shirley Ann Wenzel of Brillion, Wisconsin, on January 15, 1955. They shared 62 years of wedded bliss as soul mates forever. Joseph is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley Ann Ecker, three children, Mark (Jill) Ecker, Vicki (Greg) Jezak, and Chris (Cameron) Hendrick; 6 grandchildren, R. Joseph Richardson, Nicole (Chris) Rosenberg, Kimberly (Andrew) Ecker, Christine (Brian) Sullivan, Cameron (Emily) Hendrick, and Taylor (Scott) Papez. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Robert Ecker, Frank Ecker, Elizabeth Austern, and 4 month old infant brother, William Ecker. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 5:00PM on Friday, April 7, 2017 at St Frances Cabrini (1025 S. 7 Ave. West Bend, WI 53095) with Father Justin Lopina presiding. Visitation will be at church from 3:00PM until the time of Mass. Entombment will be 111:00AM Saturday, April 8, 2017. The Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family. (262) 338-2050 / www.phillipfuneralhome.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 5, 2017.

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David, Susan , Dee Dee Austern

May 10, 2017

Dear Aunt Shirley, Mark, Vicki, and Chris,

We were so sorry to hear of Uncle Joe's passing. We have fond memories of visiting West Bend as children and spending time with your family.
It meant a lot to us when Uncle Joe came to Chicago with Mark through a snowstorm and spoke at our mother's memorial service.

May peace be with you and your families.

With love,

David, Susan, and Dee Dee

Christopher Merritt

April 7, 2017

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I did not meet Joe but Mark has told me so many great stories about him and I could see and feel the love and respect.
My thoughts are with your entire family.

Doreen Wenzel Bailey

April 6, 2017

Dear Aunt Shirley, Mark, Vicki and Kristi...........................so sorry for your loss.

I planning on bringing mother and dad down tomorrow, however, mother developed some health issues that landed her at the hospital today. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and Love to all.

Love, Doreen

Rocky Dedrick

April 5, 2017

I have many memories of Joe but the most vivid is an image with his perfectly chosen life mate, Shirley, together, smiling and holding hands. I always thought of them as the ideal couple, equally devoted to each other.

Joe was the ultimate team player, whether in business or out in the community. God bless Joe and his family

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1025 S. 7 Ave., West Bend, WI

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