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- [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Eckert, Jerome J. "Jerry". 11JAN2019.
Jerome J. "Jerry" Eckert, 87, of Galeton, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 in his home.
Born Nov. 14, 1931, in St. Marys, he was the son of Ferdinand and Sara Wolfe Eckert. On Feb. 12, 1955, in St. Marys, he married the former Constance L. "Connie" Weber, who predeceased him on Feb. 13, 2013.
A Korean War Veteran, he served honorably with the US Army.
Jerry began his career as a heavy equipment operator on the Niagara Power Project, Kinzua Dam, and on numerous pipeline projects. Beginning in the early 1960s, he owned and operated several businesses including Allegheny Mountain Construction, Conn-E Construction, and North Penn Supply.
He was a member of St. Bibiana Church, Galeton, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, Toastmasters, Galeton Area Chamber of Commerce, and Galeton Rotary.
His most treasured roles were those of husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. Surviving are four children: Debra Eckert of Galeton, Joseph (Wendy) Eckert of Galeton, Brian (Toni) Eckert of Bernville, and Karen (John Kohl) Eckert of York; 10 grandchildren: Benjamin, Holly, Matthew, Jessica, Kathryn, Carlene, Morgan, Harris, Jarred, and Alexandra; 10 great-grandchildren; eight sibings: Peter Eckert, Michael Eckert, Patrick Eckert, Arthur Eckert, Ronald Eckert, Virginia Murphy, Faith Dankmeyer and Victoria Akre; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by two daughters, Pamela Eckert and Patricia Eckert; and four siblings, Alphonse Eckert, Margaret Mary Krug, Raphael Eckert and Esther Keller.
Friends may call at St. Bibiana Church, Galeton, on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 from 9-11 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev. Joseph V. Dougherty will be the Celebrant.
Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to St. Rose of Lima School, 115 N Biesecker Rd, Thomasville, PA 17364.
Arrangements are entrusted to Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed and florist information obtained at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.
Published by The Daily Press from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2019.
HFA: 23MAR2022
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d. 10 Jan 2019, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA