Kenneth George Eckert Sr.

is survived by his children Joy Boland, Kenneth, Andrew (Tammy), and Karl

(Shelby) Eckert; 8 grandchildren; 7 great -grandchildren; brother John Kevin Eckert

of Severna Park MD; and 2 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents

John and Dorothy (Steigerwald); spouses Catherine (Bucher), Ruth (Swavely), and

Frances (Hulsizer).

Born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1938, Ken served in the Navy from 1959 to 1962 where

he learned engineering skills. He then worked as a technician and then manager at

IBM for 30 years. Always learning and looking for opportunities where he could

solve engineering problems, in his retirement Ken developed an environmental

Freon recovery and disposal business after which he started and ran Eckert HVAC.

Ken’s passions were many and he loved sharing his skills and knowledge. He

loved nature, animals, fishing, boating and sailing, and shooting. An aeronautic

buff, he spent many years building, fixing and flying ultralight planes. A collector

and creator of tools and gadgets, Ken could fix what was broken, even creating the

parts he needed. Ken found solace and comfort in his workshop. For more than 25

years, he was involved with the historic preservation and restoration of Historic

Schaefferstown, where he was an active member sharing his time, knowledge and

skills as a craftsman, engineer, woodworker, stonemason, historian, demonstrator

and friend.

He will be missed.

Clauser Funeral Home, Schaefferstown, is helping with arrangements. In lieu of

flowers, dedications may be made to Historic Schaefferstown, Inc., PO Box 307,

Schaefferstown, PA 17088.

A private ceremony celebrating Ken’s life will be held on the Chesapeake Bay later

this year.

The family thanks the 8 fire companies and the 65 firemen that came to assist.

Thank you to friends, neighbors, and the Schaefferstown community for the

wonderful compassion and care shown to us. It is also a tremendous comfort to

know Dad knew his sins were forgiven through the work of Jesus. www.clauserfh.com