Marilyn Audrey Eckhart

Marilyn A. Eckhart,
(Nee Pettke)
Born June 14,1930 – Born to Eternal Life May 31, 2023 Loving Wife of the late Gerald E Eckhart. Devoted Mother to Kathleen (Stanley) Kucharski, Deborah (Ed) Taulman, Richard Eckart, and Tim (Tina) Kobs. Survived by 5 Grandchildren, Troy (Tracy) Heinritz, Ryan (Heather) Heinritz, Daelyn (Bob) Petzke, Darien Taulman and Joshua Kobs.
Lovingly Survived by 12 Great Grandchildren, Rachel (Chris) {1st Great-Great due July.} Matthew (Nicole), Jason, Luke, Carlie, Gabriel, Ethan, Casey, Benjamin, Meadow, Miriam, and Logan. Further survived by 2 sisters- in-law Betty Pettke and Marilyn Eckhart as well as many other extended family members and a plethora of friends.
Visitation will be Monday, June 26, 2023, from 9:30 -11:00 A.M. at QUEEN OF APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH, N35 W23360 Capitol Drive Pewaukee, WI. Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 11:00 A.M. Private committal for family and extended family directly after mass.
Bake goods from Marilyn's favorite recipes will be shared during the visitation. Please help yourself to a sweet treat and coffee honoring Marilyn.
Marilyn's working career consisted of being a press operator at a check printing firm and later as a proofreader.
She was active in a variety of capacities at her church. She enjoyed working the church festivals by doing face painting and dressing as a clown. She enjoyed working at game booths, and even was known to take her turn sitting in at the dunk tank. She worked on many committees over the years. One of her favorite places was to be in the church kitchen serving at any of the fish fries or other activities. Together Marilyn and Jerry would usher on Saturdays for church services. They ushered together for years first at Saint Phillip Neri in Milwaukee, and then they continued at Queen of Apostles in Pewaukee. Marilyn enjoyed visiting with home bound people and distributing communion to those infirmed. She was happiest when helping others.
Marilyn and Jerry were very involved in Scouting. They began an explorer post for young boys and girls, (usually ages 14-21). They began with just 4 young people. Through the years they mentored over 75 young men and women. Many of these young adults included Marilyn and Jerry in their lives through college, marriages, and growing families. One young man adopted the Eckhart's, as his parents, who he fondly called them "Mom and Pops". One other young lady asked Marilyn if she could adopt her as her grandmother. Marilyn of course said "yes". Marilyn was then fondly called Nana Marilyn. The Eckhart's made it their mission to touch the lives of as many children as possible and always for the better.
Marilyn was a fun and loving person. She loved to tell jokes, share funny stories, and pull pranks on people. She enjoyed bowling, dancing, roller skating, and playing scrabble. She and Jerry enjoyed traveling to all 50 states in their 56 years of marriage. She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Just ask any of the children young or old. They all have favorite memories they would love to share.
Marilyn lived long, loved endlessly and unconditionally! However, most of all she loved touching your hearts and putting a smile on your face.
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