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Andrew Eckstein Obituary

Eckstein, Andrew R. At peace on Thursday, August 12, 2010. Wonderful and beloved human being that graced us all; Son of Stephen and Dawn (nee Runge) Eckstein; beloved little brother of Christopher (Julie), and Nicholas (Amy) Eckstein; Dear grandson of Wilbert and the late Therese Eckstein and Carl and Linda Runge; beloved and super cool uncle of Thomas Eckstein; dear nephew, cousin and friend to many. Drew graduated from Oakville Senior High School (class of 2010) and was enrolled to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology. He was a proud lifeguard at the South County and Carondelet YMCA. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Drew's name to the Make-A-Wish Foundation would be gratefully appreciated. Services: Funeral, Tuesday from JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS, South County, 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd. (314) 894-8444, at 9:00 A.M. then to Assumption Catholic Church, for the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. Interment, Assumption Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3-9 P.M.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug. 15, 2010.

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Kathleen Schue

August 18, 2010

Steve and Dawn - please accept my deepest sympathy on your family's loss. I am without words, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 17, 2010

Steve, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Rosemary Coplin Dahlberg, Rolla, MO

Marty Zuniga

August 17, 2010

Drew's Family: I knew Drew from the Y and we became good friends. I will miss him greatly. You all are in my prayers and thoughts.

The Duchek Family

August 17, 2010

Dear Eckstein Family,

Please accept our warmest sympathy and prayers. We feel like Drew was one of our own having seen him grow up over the years. My God give you the strength, love, courage and faith that is demonstrated by Grandpa Wilbur and Grandma Therse throughout the years.

We wish you the peace to move forward and the wisdom to understand God's Master Plan at this very sad time. Please accept our hugs and prayers to get you through your loss and grief. We will keep you all in our hearts.


The Duchek Family
Norman and Etta Duchek Florissant, MO
Bob and Mary Duchek Milwaukee, WI
Joe and Diane Beffa Fayetteville, AR
Tim and Carol Keeven Florissant, MO

Dan and Lisa Rieman

August 17, 2010

We are honored to have known Drew, and are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Antonio Porter

August 17, 2010

Steve and Dawn:
My heart goes out to you and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Although I did not know Drew personally, I could tell from Dawn's stories in grad school and Steve stores in the office that he was a very amazing young man. You are both amazing people and I pray for your courage and strength now and always

Jennifer Rickard-Purvis

August 17, 2010

Dawn & Steve, you are in our thoughts & prayers. I did not get the chance to know Drew, but Dawn, the way your eyes shown, with so much love & pride in him, tells me he must have been an incredible young man.

Scott and Debbie Feldmann

August 16, 2010

Steve and Dawn,
There are no words to adequately express our sympathy for the loss you must be feeling. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kim Vonder Haar

August 16, 2010

Steve and Don,
As a parent and friend, my heart breaks for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Jane Runyan-Florence

August 16, 2010

Steve, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Death at any age is so difficult but for someone so young, it is even harder. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Skosky

August 16, 2010

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Eckstein & family, My deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of you. I am an employee of the Carondelet YMCA and I had the pleasure of getting to know Drew during my visits to the pool this summer. We just talked about his plans for college. He was an incredible young man! I knew I was going to like him the first day I saw him because of his smile. May all your happy and loving memories of Drew give you the strength you might need in the days to follow. I'm sure he is continuing his kind and giving ways in a most wonderful place now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jayna Ferguson

August 16, 2010

Your family will be in our prayers. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Kyna Powers

August 16, 2010

Steve and Dawn, many prayers from our family to yours. I didn't know Drew personally, but I sure felt like I knew him by all the wonderful things you both have said about him over the years. You are truly wonderful parents and your love will remain forever. May God bless and comfort you.

Rhonda Glover

August 16, 2010

Steve & Dawn, may God grant you strength during this difficult time. Peace and Blessings.

John, Mary & Donna Lococo

August 16, 2010

Dawn & Steve,
You are in our thoughts & prayers. We wish you peace and healing.

Margie Ackermann

August 16, 2010

Steve & Dawn,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Becki Feldmann

August 16, 2010

Steve and Dawn:
My heart goes out to you and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Although I did not know Drew personally, I could tell from Dawn's stories that he was a very neat kid. You are both amazing people and I pray for your courage and strength now and always.

Shannon Iverson

August 16, 2010

Dear Steve and Dawn~
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Love~ Lance & Shannon Iverson

Angela Birke

August 16, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart just breaks for you. I remember when he was little - he had the best smile, always happy!

Jenn Sewell

August 16, 2010

Steve, Dawn, & Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you strength, peace, and endurance to get through this.

Cristina & Kenny Vigil

August 16, 2010

Nick and Amy,
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. If you need anything do not hesitate to ask.

Elaine Watson

August 16, 2010

Dear Steve, Dawn and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you! May our God, the Great Comforter, hold you tightly in His arms and give you everything you need. May He give you also much love, strength, peace and rest.

Jessica Bauer

August 16, 2010

Steve, Dawn and Family,
Our deepest sympathy in this time of loss. We didn't know Drew personally but knew him through you and we could tell he is an amazing person. May your memories and Gods touch comfort you. You and your family are in our families prayers.
Jessica, Dane and Avery Bauer

Theresa Gallaway

August 16, 2010

Mr. & Mrs. Eckstein, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Drew, In the arms of the angels, may you find some peace there.

Veneesa Presley

August 16, 2010

Steve and Dawn,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brenda Minnick

August 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Karen Busch

August 16, 2010

Steve and Dawn, No words can express the sorrow, prayers and thoughts are with you both now and in the future.

James Dusek

August 16, 2010

Steve and Dawn,

May God comfort you in your time of need. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Cindi Kilpatrick

August 16, 2010

Dear Lori and Steve and family, I am praying for you all in your sorrow. Please remember all the wonderful times together and the loving spirit of your child.
Cindi Kilpatrick
Virginia Beach

Rich Lehmuth

August 16, 2010

Dear Dawn & Steve -

I will be thinking of, and praying for, you and Drew.

Wishing you much love.

Mary Wagener

August 15, 2010

Steve, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Amanda Raspanti

August 15, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Eckstein, words cannot express the sympathy I have for you in my heart. Drew is, and will be, greatly missed by many. He was a fellow classmate and a wonderful friend. He could put a smile on anyone's face. You and your family are in my prayers.

Katie Nowak

August 15, 2010

Steve and Dawn, I know Drew was a wonderful young man with amazing parents. May God watch over all of you as you mourn this loss. You are in my prayers.

Adan Loeffelman

August 15, 2010

I was a classmate with your son. Not one class went by boring. He always made us laugh. I wish he wasn't gone, it is a shock for our whole class, but let me say that Oakville's class of 2010 is behind you!

Sherry Walker

August 15, 2010

No words can heal this loss. My heart goes out to your family. My prayers are with you.

Joy Tinsley

August 15, 2010

Dawn and Steve, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you peace.
Joy and Gary Tinsley, Lauren and Kennedy Huff

August 15, 2010

Steve and Dawn: Thank you for opening up your home to us on Thursday...we love Drew so much! Brett will be over often! We have a "tricked out" guardian angel now!!! Our love to all of you...The Muellers

Ricky Hacker

August 15, 2010

Steve and Dawn,
We just heard the news about Drew.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
and your entire family.

Ricky and Gary Hacker
and The Entire Howe Family

Mike, Verbal, Justin & Jayden Blakey

August 15, 2010

Steve and Dawn, words cannot express our sorrow for your loss. Drew was an amazing, kind young man who will be missed greatly. May you find peace in Jesus Christ.

tina aldrich

August 15, 2010

lorri may god give you all strength in your time of sorrow, our prayers are with you and your family ~ tina aldrich & family ~

Roberts Family

August 15, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

August 15, 2010

Dear Dawn and Steve, Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you and your family. We are thinking of you all and your amazing Drew.

John Mueller & Kristin McManmon

S Rosebrock

August 15, 2010

But the Spirit himself intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words. (Romans 8:26)

Your family will be in my prayers.

- Stephen, Fellow Lifeguard

Debbie & Jere Neubert

August 15, 2010

Steve, our prayers and thoughts are with you .

August 15, 2010

Lori, Jamie and Kyle,
Our hearts go out to you. May God give you strength in this time of loss and sorrow.
The Doran Family

Ken Mueller

August 15, 2010

Steve, we are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your family.
Drew will be missed by all.

Ken,Deb and Jake Mueller

Pat Guichet

August 15, 2010

Steve and Dawn, my heart ackes for you and your family. May God give you strenght and courage. I am so very sorry.

Michele Feilner

August 15, 2010

Steve and Dawn my thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. May God give you strength to get through your loss and grief.

judy valentine

August 15, 2010

Steve, my heart is breaking for you and your family. Judy Valentine

Lonnie & Donna Krysl

August 15, 2010

Our deepest sympathy for the Long and Eckstein families.

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