Emil LeRoy ECKENBERGER

4 AUG 1936 - 22 NOV 2021

• BIRTH: 4 AUG 1936, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 22 NOV 2021, Mishawaka, IN

• MARRIAGE: 19 AUG 1962, Coalbush United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, Indiana

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[N30363] Emil LeRoy Eckenberger
August 4, 1936 ~ November 22, 2021 (age 85)

Emil LeRoy Eckenberger, age 85, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021, at his home. He retired as shop foreman from South Bend Toy Company. Emil was born on August 4, 1936, in South Bend, Indiana to Clyde and Juanita (Trittipo) Eckenberger. On August 19, 1962, at Coalbush United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, Indiana he married Doiles J. (Dye) Eckenberger. Doiles preceded Emil in death on June 4, 2009. Emil is survived by a daughter, Norma (Jim) Waterman of South Bend; a son, James (Mindy) Eckenberger of Mishawaka; eight grandchildren, Kayla, Nicole, Jasmine, Mariah, JD, Brittany, Ryan and Josh; twenty great grandchildren; and five siblings, Dennis (Mary) Eckenberger of Clearwater, Florida, Janice Conlon of South Bend, Terry Eckenberger of Ft. Myers, Florida, John Aydelotte of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Tom (Pat) Bolinger of South Bend. Emil honorably served in the United States Army and was a member of Civil Defense for over sixty years. A Gathering of Friends and Family and Time of Sharing at Mr. G’s in Osceola will tentatively be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Contributions in memory of Emil Eckenberger may be given to the charity of your choice. Palmer Funeral Home - River Park Chapel and Southlawn Cremation Services are assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.