Jeffrey D. Eckert, 72, Jasper

Jeffrey D. Eckert, 72, of Jasper, passed away at 6:36 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, surrounded by family. 

Jeff was born in Huntingburg on July 19, 1949, to Urban and Lillian (Armstrong) Eckert.  

He was a 1967 graduate of Ireland High School. He was a United States Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. 

He was a truck driver for over 46 years, working several years for Nancy Baer Trucking and as a self-employed driver. 

He attended St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland and was a supporter of the American Legion and the V.F.W. 

Jeff enjoyed fishing and was a St. Louis Cardinal and Indiana Pacers fan.   

He is survived by one son, Jamie Eckert of Huntingburg; one daughter, Maria Eckert and companion, Tony Farrell, of Huntingburg; one stepdaughter, Tabatha Benton of Washington; two stepsons, Tony (Brittany) Benton of Jasper and Samuel “Bo” (April) Benton of Owensboro; 12 grandchildren, Brayden, Nevaeh, Sophia, Jazmine, Farrah, Kingston, Jonah, Lala, Elmonth, Pacey, and twin boys on the way; one sister, Sue Vonderheide of Jasper; two brothers, Rich (Jeannie) Eckert and Keith (Sheila) Eckert, both of Ireland; and several nieces and nephews. 

Preceding him in death are one brother-in-law, Terry Vonderheide, and one sister-in-law, Kelli Eckert.    

A Mass of Christian Burial for Jeffrey D. Eckert will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland, Indiana, with a burial to follow at a later date. 

A visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2022, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, Indiana, and from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the church on Tuesday. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans or the Dubois County Humane Society. 

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.