Ecker, Deacon Alan E.
March 22, 2020. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Beloved husband of Etherine Ecker (nee North); loving father of Jeffrey (Vicki), Amy (Frank) and Michael (Leslie); dear brother of William (Lorraine) and Delores (George); devoted grandfather to Gregory, Mackenzie, Madison and Matthew. He dearly missed his fishing partner, Jim Kirk. A dear uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Alan was a retired principal from the Mehlville School District, having previously worked at the St. Louis Public Schools. He cherished his service as deacon at St. Francis of Assisi parish.
Donations to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital are greatly appreciated. After the COVID-19 concerns have abated, a memorial service will be held. Private services were held by Kutis South County funeral Chapel.
To the Ecker Family,
Deacon & Principal Ecker has for a long time held a special place in our families heart. He was principal to my two boys. And they did visit his office occasionally. He was always firm but kind. He was the person I called when we lost my oldest son’s 10 year old daughter Paige very sudden. We hold his family in our thoughts and prayers. We have lost a great friend today.
To the Ecker Family,
Deacon & Principal Ecker has for a long time held a special place in our families heart. He was principal to my two boys. And they did visit his office occasionally. He was always firm but kind. He was the person I called when we lost my oldest son’s 10 year old daughter Paige very sudden. We hold his family in our thoughts and prayers. We have lost a great friend today.
So sorry to hear the news. He was always very kind to the young servers.
So sorry to hear the news. He was always very kind to the young servers.
Al was a man of God and St Francis was blessed to have him as a Permanent Deacon. He was devoted to you, Etherine, and his family. May the Lord bless all of you at this difficult time and may Al Rest In Peace.
Al was a man of God and St Francis was blessed to have him as a Permanent Deacon. He was devoted to you, Etherine, and his family. May the Lord bless all of you at this difficult time and may Al Rest In Peace.
So sorry for your loss, Etherine. Al and Ed always enjoyed each other antics when they would work on cars in our garage.
Prayers for you and family
So sorry for your loss, Etherine. Al and Ed always enjoyed each other antics when they would work on cars in our garage.
Prayers for you and family
Sending condolences and God’s blessings to a beautiful family and so thankful for your devotion to SFA.
Sending condolences and God’s blessings to a beautiful family and so thankful for your devotion to SFA.
Always remember our “Renew” sessions with Al and Etherine. Our sincerest condolences to the family. Jim and Maryalice Lutkewitte
Always remember our “Renew” sessions with Al and Etherine. Our sincerest condolences to the family. Jim and Maryalice Lutkewitte
I have many memories of Deacon Ecker. I’m so sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace. And may God grant your comfort and peace.
I have many memories of Deacon Ecker. I’m so sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace. And may God grant your comfort and peace.
How we love Deacon Ecker!!! To this day, no Easter Vigil can compare to him singing, “This is the night . . ..”. He will be sorely missed – what a lovely man.
How we love Deacon Ecker!!! To this day, no Easter Vigil can compare to him singing, “This is the night . . ..”. He will be sorely missed – what a lovely man.
Condolences to the Ecker family. Deacon Ecker served our parish and served our Lord love and kindness.
Condolences to the Ecker family. Deacon Ecker served our parish and served our Lord love and kindness.
To the Ecker Family
I and the whole SFA St. Vincent De Paul Society offer our most sincere condolences, Deacon Al will be in our prayers as he was a spiritual leader for the society for many years.
God bless his soul.
SFA SVDP Pres. Kenneth Ackermann
To the Ecker Family
I and the whole SFA St. Vincent De Paul Society offer our most sincere condolences, Deacon Al will be in our prayers as he was a spiritual leader for the society for many years.
God bless his soul.
SFA SVDP Pres. Kenneth Ackermann
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. We’ve had many wonderful conversations comparing our experiences in the public school setting – he gave a lot of helpful advice when I was a young teacher. He will be missed!
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. We’ve had many wonderful conversations comparing our experiences in the public school setting – he gave a lot of helpful advice when I was a young teacher. He will be missed!
I am so sorry to hear of Deacon Al’s passing. He and Etherine were good friends of mine. I pray that God is now holding Al in His loving arms. Gloria Haar
I am so sorry to hear of Deacon Al’s passing. He and Etherine were good friends of mine. I pray that God is now holding Al in His loving arms. Gloria Haar
So sorry to hear of the passing of Al. He was such a good and kind man.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Al. He was such a good and kind man.
So sorry to hear of his passing.
So sorry to hear of his passing.
I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed my conversations with Deacon Ecker. He served our parish well and will be missed dearly.
I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed my conversations with Deacon Ecker. He served our parish well and will be missed dearly.
So sorry for your loss from me and Treva, John and Deloris
So sorry for your loss from me and Treva, John and Deloris
I’m so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful man with great qualities. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful man with great qualities. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
To such a great friend and mentor he will be greatly missed!
To such a great friend and mentor he will be greatly missed!
Our deepest condolences and much love to you all.
Our deepest condolences and much love to you all.
It’s been a month since dad passed. We thank everyone for their condolences and we miss him everyday. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, friend and mentor. May he Rest In Peace.
It’s been a month since dad passed. We thank everyone for their condolences and we miss him everyday. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, friend and mentor. May he Rest In Peace.
I just found out about al’s passing . He visited my sister “Maureen reese” every Sunday & gave her holy communion. He also gave up his time to talk to her. Al was a selfless &always had tie for others. I will miss hia lot.
To his lovely wife, who supported him in all of his good works, I’m sorry for your loss.
I just found out about al’s passing . He visited my sister “Maureen reese” every Sunday & gave her holy communion. He also gave up his time to talk to her. Al was a selfless &always had tie for others. I will miss hia lot.
To his lovely wife, who supported him in all of his good works, I’m sorry for your loss.
I just found out about al’s passing . He visited my sister “Maureen reese” every Sunday & gave her holy communion. He also gave up his time to talk to her. Al was a selfless &always had time for others. to his. lovely wife, who supported him in all of his good works, I’m sorry for your loss.
I just found out about al’s passing . He visited my sister “Maureen reese” every Sunday & gave her holy communion. He also gave up his time to talk to her. Al was a selfless &always had time for others. to his. lovely wife, who supported him in all of his good works, I’m sorry for your loss.
Mike and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Although it’s been a very long time, I always liked your father. I remember seeing him at the St Francis picnic after 20 or more years of not seeing him and he immediately recognized me and we had a great conversation. He is a great man.
Mike and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Although it’s been a very long time, I always liked your father. I remember seeing him at the St Francis picnic after 20 or more years of not seeing him and he immediately recognized me and we had a great conversation. He is a great man.
Mr. Ecker was my principal at Oakville jr. ,then again at Oakville senior. I was a fairly regular visitor in his office. He was always fair and a no nonsense guy,and never condescending. He had my respect. Even moreso,when looking at my dad’s yearbook from Southwest High School in 1970, I discovered Mr Ecker on the staff there. He obviously was dedicated and cared about students. Rest in Peace, sir.
Mr. Ecker was my principal at Oakville jr. ,then again at Oakville senior. I was a fairly regular visitor in his office. He was always fair and a no nonsense guy,and never condescending. He had my respect. Even moreso,when looking at my dad’s yearbook from Southwest High School in 1970, I discovered Mr Ecker on the staff there. He obviously was dedicated and cared about students. Rest in Peace, sir.