Clarence Michael "Mike" Eckfeld, 71, of Pataskala, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Tuscany Gardens. He was born on May 11, 1948 in Mount Vernon, OH, a son to the late Clarence O. and Dorothy (Smith) Eckfeld. Michael served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Diana Eckfeld; sister-in-law, Beverley Halterman; brother-in-laws, Richard Halterman and Keith Grey and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, 289 S. Main St., Pataskala, OH 43062. Memorial visitation will be one hour prior to the start of service. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mike's memory may be made to Building Homes for Hero's (Buildinghomesforheroes.org) or Licking County Humane Society (Lchspets.org)