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Werner Luhr Eckert passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones on December 26, 2009. He was born August 30, 1949, in Barchel, Germany to Helmuth and Hermine Eckert. Werner immigrated to the United States with his parents and older brother, Will, in October 1952. Werner lived all of his childhood and early adult life on Long Island, New York. Werner and his wife, Maria, moved to California in 1980, then to the Reno, NV area in 1988.
Werner met Maria when he began his work career in the Merchant Marine during the Vietnam War. He spent many years employed by Diebold as an installation technician in the New York Tri State area, Northern California and the Reno, NV area. Werner later became a licensed cosmetologist first in California and later in Nevada where he operated beauty salons in San Jose, CA and Reno, NV with his wife Maria.
He was an avid backpacker, camper, fisherman and Jet Ski enthusiast who spent much of his recreational time exploring the natural wonders of California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and Montana.
Werner is survived by his loving wife Maria of 39 years, Father, Helmuth Eckert of Ridge, NY, brothers, Will Eckert of Patterson, CA, Thomas Eckert of East Islip, NY, Peter Eckert of New York, NY; Sister, Margareta Cholerton of Islip Terrace, NY, Sisters-in-law; Patricia Eckert of Manteca, CA, Mariann Eckert of East Islip, NY, Brothers-in-law; Brian Cholerton of Islip Terrace, NY and Peter Goldman of New York, NY, six nieces and nephews and one grand nephew.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 3 p.m. at the Masonic Memorial Gardens, 437 Stoker Ave., Reno. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Werner to the local American Cancer Society.
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Lisa Boston/Elizabeth Bogt
September 8, 2023
Dear Maria- I worked for you and Werner in the mid-80"s before you moved to Reno. I have been looking for you both for some time now. I am so sorry for your loss. Werner was such a kind, sweet man. I remember how wonderful you were together. You knew me as Lisa Boston back then. I use my fill name- Elizabeth- now. I would love to hear from you. I moved to Texas and work for a university. My email is [email protected].
Bob & Jan Hunt
January 20, 2010
Werner will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Victor Demitrios
January 15, 2010
Very saddened by Werner's passing. I am glad to have sat in his barbers chair once a month for the last 15 years. It was always an enjoyable experience.
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