Norman Eckart

Norman Eugene Eckart, 88, died in his home in Richmond, Indiana, July 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, Millie, Nora, and Julie. He was born August 9, 1934, in Rush County to the late Adrian and Helen (Kennedy) Eckart. Norman lived a life full of love, faith, and service. He graduated from Mays High School in 1952 and was a lifelong member of Plum Creek Christian Church, where he served as an elder, deacon, and trustee. He served in the US Army as a medical specialist in France and Germany for 2 years and the Army Reserves for 4 years. He married Barbara (Brittenham) Eckart, who preceded him in death after 51 years of marriage. Norman farmed for 14 years and then managed Kerr-McGee Chemical in Rushville, Indiana. He owned and operated Star Grain, Inc. in Boston, Indiana for 15 years, and then worked for 15 years for the USDA as a government tobacco inspector, where he won two awards for outstanding service. Norman served on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Grain Dealers Association and volunteered his time to the Dunn Mental Health Center in Richmond, Indiana, where he served as Chairman of the Board and on the Building Committee. Norman was Past Master of Liberty F&A Mason Lodge No. 58, where he was a 32nd degree Mason and recognized as a 50-year member. Norman married Millie Slonaker (nee Smith), September 22, 2012, who survives him. He is also survived by his daughters Nora Mitchell of Poulsbo, Washington, and Julie (Jerry) Burgoon of Pensacola, Florida; step children Steve (Denise) Bolser of Liberty and Ginny Bolser Nobbe of Connersville; brother Paul (Sherry) Eckart of Rushville, sisters Ginny (Ed) Bryson of Spiceland, Katy (Jim) Sterrett of Rushville, Ruth Geise of Arlington and brother-in-law, Ed Pribble. His son-in-law, Randy Mitchell, brother, Francis (Annie) Eckart, and sister, Betty Pribble, and brother-in-law, Jerry Geise preceded him in death. Services will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 1 PM at Moster Mortuary, with Pastors Ray Sweet and Jamie Fagan presiding. Friends are welcome to visit the family from Noon until the time of service in the mortuary. Burial will be held in East Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Plum Creek Christian Church.

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Norman Eckart

August 9, 1934 - July 25, 2023