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William Sherman Eckhardt

Birth	:	11 May 1925 Packard, Adams County, Washington, USA
Death	:	15 Mar 2017 Spokane Valley, Spokane County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Ritzville Memorial Cemetery, Ritzville, Adams County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.1332779, -118.3945084
Description	:	William Sherman ECKHARDT (05/11/1925 - 03/15/2017) William Sherman Eckhardt, a lifelong resident of Ritzville, Washington, died peacefully in his sleep at Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Spokane Valley, WA on March 15, 2017, at the age of 91. He was born on May 11, 1925 to Jacob and Anna Eckhardt on the family farm two miles north of Packard. Four children were born to the elder Eckhardts - Marguerite, Bill, John and Mary. Later, the family moved to Ritzville, when his father built Eckhardt Machine Shop in 1939. Bill attended Ritzville High School and graduated in 1943. After serving... Read More	William Sherman ECKHARDT (05/11/1925 - 03/15/2017) William Sherman Eckhardt, a lifelong resident of Ritzville, Washington, died peacefully in his sleep at Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Spokane Valley, WA on March 15, 2017, at the age of 91. He was born on May 11, 1925 to Jacob and Anna Eckhardt on the family farm two miles north of Packard. Four children were born to the elder Eckhardts - Marguerite, Bill, John and Mary. Later, the family moved to Ritzville, when his father built Eckhardt Machine Shop in 1939. Bill attended Ritzville High School and graduated in 1943. After serving with the U.S. Army in WWII from 1944-1946, Bill returned home to work with his father, who was his best teacher. Bill later took over Eckhardt Machine Shop until he retired and sold the business in 2001. Bill was an active member of the Zion Philadelphia Church and its choir. He was Past Master and 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, as well as a member of the El Katif Shriners. Bill's civic involvement also included membership in the Ritzville Lions Club, Jaycees, H. E. Gritman Senior Center and the C. J. Newland Post No. 51. Through the years, Bill dedicated his time to Eckhardt Machine Shop and area residents who were patrons. He was a loyal supporter of all events in the Ritzville community. He always enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. In addition, he was a wonderful gardener who took great pride in his yard. In 1973, Bill married Dorothy Meyer (Benzel). He is survived by three stepdaughters, Gail Carda, Peggy Page and MaryKay McGrail; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his sister, Mary Millard and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 25th at Zion Philadelphia United Church of Christ, 301 E. Broadway, Ritzville, WA. Graveside service will be held at Ritzville Memorial Cemetery at 1:00 PM. Memorial donations may be directed to Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center, 12009 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99206. Funeral Home Danekas Funeral Home 207 E Main Ritzville, WA 99169 Published in Spokesman-Review on Mar. 22, 2017

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William Sherman Eckhardt's memorial is located at: Ritzville Memorial Cemetery, Ritzville, Adams County, USA.
When did William Sherman Eckhardt death?
William Sherman Eckhardt death on 15 Mar 2017 in Spokane Valley, Spokane County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 47.1332779
Longitude: -118.3945084

Family Members:

Parent

Jacob Eckhardt Jr.

(1894 - 1973)

Anna Schwerin Eckhardt

(1896 - 1959)

Spouse

Dorothy Elizabeth Benzel Eckhardt

(1928 - 2015)

Siblings

Marguerite Eckhardt McCrorey

(1923 - 2009)

John Jacob “Johnny” Eckhardt

(1929 - 2012)

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