Roy A. Eckert's Obituary
Roy A. Eckert, 83, of Stanwood passed away Saturday, January 11, 2013 at Fremont Transitional Health Services. He was born on July 6, 1929 in Big Rapids, the son of Millard and Gladys (Noder) Eckert, and lived in the area most of his life He is survived by two sons, Steve (Vonnie) Eckert of Stanwood, Tim (Anoma) Eckert of Morley, two grandsons, Adam Eckert of Grand Rapids, Aaron Eckert of Morley, three brothers; William (Dorothy) Eckert of Missouri, Maynard Eckert of Big Rapids, Harold (Elaine) Eckert of Big Rapids, one sister, Mildred "Millie" (J.J.) Greysck of Belding and several nieces and nephews. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Donald and Clayton, two sisters, Margaret Ward and Jane Preston and three wives, Joyann (Allen), Alice (Rehkopf) and Arlene (Boerman). A private memorial will be held at a later date.
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