John H. "Jack" Eckrich

J ohn H. “Jack” Eckrich, age 93, late of Hebron, formerly of Highland IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 30, 2019.  Loving husband of Delphine T. Eckrich, nee Mason.  Devoted father of Sherry (Vern), Larry (late Barb), Pam (Tom), Terry (Denise), and Tina (Doug).  Proud grandpa of Randy, Ryan, Rodney, Greg, Holly, Angela, Terry, Amanda, John, Steven, Nick, Wesley, and the late Diana; great-grandpa of Kayden, Nadia, Diana, Zeke, Cash, Izzy, Aria, Bianca, and Wyatt.  Dear brother of the late James Eckrich.  Kind uncle, and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his parents John H. and Margaret Eckrich.

Mr. Eckrich was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and the Korean War. Fought in the Battle of the Bulge with the 80th Division of the 318th Regiment. He was a retired pipe-fitter from Wisconsin Steel and Northrop Grumman (Litton Industries).

Visitation Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer service to be held at 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home James E. Janusz Director 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN 46311.  Private interment Oakland Memory Lanes Cemetery – Dolton, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Calumet Humane Society or Valparaiso VNA Hospice, greatly appreciated.  For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com