Michael Eckert

1966 - 2015

Michael J. Eckert, 49, of West Penn Township, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at his residence. He was the husband of Barbara H. Ogilvie-Eckert whom he married on July 18 of this year. Born in Fountain Hill on August 17, 1966, he was a son of Harold D. Eckert and his wife, Kathleen of Hickory Hills and Shirley A. (Muffley) Serfass and her companion, Doug Zander of Walnutport. After attending Northampton High School, Michael successfully completed courses in training for truck driving. A member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 773 in Allentown, Michael was a truck driver for more than 20 years, and most recently was employed by New Penn Trucking Co. in Reading. He was a NASCAR and New England Patriots fan, enjoyed ATVing, and was a follower of the country-western band Crazy Hearts. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Barbara, and his parents, he is survived by two sons, Jonathan Eckert of Florida and Tyler Eckert of Bethlehem; three daughters, Nichole Eckert of Florida, Ashley Eckert of Bethlehem, and Krystal Ogilvie of Easton; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Bob Eckert and his companion, Pat Mast of Bath and Brian Eckert and his companion, Sue Rommel of Laurys Station; a sister, Lori Hansler of Hickory Hills; mother-in-law, Betty H. Russell of West Penn Township; brothers-in-law, David and Bruce Ogilvie both of Slatington; sister-in-law, Pam Wilson and her husband, Wally of Breinigsville; nieces and nephews. Services: will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at 5:00 P.M. in the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, Village of Moorestown - Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. in the funeral home. Interment will be private.