Richard A. Eckert 1926-2012

ECKERT DEUEL MOYLE

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/11/2012 at 18:48:59

Sioux City Journal
February 19, 2012

SIOUX CITY -- Richard A. Eckert, 85, of Sioux City passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at Countryside Senior Living Center.

Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Richard was born on April 21, 1926, in Sioux City, to Albert and Lois (Deuel) Eckert. He graduated from Central High School and attended Iowa State University. After graduation, he served his country in the National Guard. During World War II, he was in the U.S. Navy, serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and the U.S. NAS Pearl Harbor Theater.

He was married to Dorothy Moyle on June 2, 1946. He was later married to Lou Ann (Soderstrom) Sorenson on July 11, 1967, in Sioux City. Richard owned and operated R.A. Eckert Insurance Agency.

Richard enjoyed golfing and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and a member of the I-Club for many years. He was also a member of the Abu Bekr Shriners, Sertoma Lodge, Sioux City Country Club and First United Methodist Church.

Richard is survived by his wife, Lou Ann Eckert; eight children, John Richard Eckert, Ronald Robert Eckert and Sally (Kevin) Eckert-Smith, all of California, Debby (Howard) Huisinga of Parkersburg, Iowa, Diane Sorenson of Sioux City, Eric (Patricia) Sorenson of Clearwater, Fla., Jill (Richard) Shepherd of Trophy Club, Texas, and Kirk (Maura) Sorenson of Stuart, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois; father, Albert and his second wife, Esther Macfarland; a brother, Robert E.; and an infant son.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Siouxland or First United Methodist Church in Sioux City.