Marvin J. Eckart

MARVIN J. ECKART , 65, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 4:25 pm, Monday, September 25, 2023 at his residence.

He was born to the late Edmund H. and Esther (nee Kreher) Eckart on August 22, 1958 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Marvin married Sandra DuClos on September 1, 1979 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud; she survives.

Marvin was a union carpenter since 1977 and had worked for various local building contractors. In 1999, Marvin and his wife formed Eckart Builders, Inc., building and remodeling homes and businesses until 2013 when he retired from full time work. He then enjoyed working on small projects alone or with former work buddies, and had more time for his true passion – building furniture, board games and custom one of a kind pieces for family and friends. In addition to woodworking, he enjoyed many hobbies over the years including fishing, hunting, cutting and drying raw lumber and firewood, playing cards and games with his family, bowling and horseshoe leagues. He was always ready for a road trip his wife planned and for the craft projects she would dream up for them to take on together. Most of his creations were made from the raw lumber he processed as well as reclaimed materials.

Marvin was a member of Carpenter’s Local #662, Hecker Sportsman Club and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud. He treasured spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren grow and participate in sports. He will be dearly missed.

Survivors:

Wife:

Sandra Eckart Red Bud, IL

3 Children:

Matthew (Jennifer) Eckart Red Bud, IL

Alicia (Tyler) Blanchett Red Bud, IL

Rachel (Mark) Jones Red Bud, IL

7 Siblings:

Ralph (Kathy) Eckart New Athens, IL

Mary (Larry) Schaltenbrand Smithton, IL

Edmund G. “Eddie” Eckart Chester, IL

Geri Griffin New Athens, IL

Lori (Andy) Amann Waterloo, IL

Arnold (Angie) Eckart Hecker, IL

Theresa (Jim) Sterns Columbia, IL

6 Grandchildren:

Lauren & Emma Eckart

Samuel Blanchett

Hailey, Abigail and Hank Jones

Mother-in-law:

Alice DuClos Red Bud, IL

2 Sisters-in-law:

Brenda (Denis) VanBuren Red Bud, IL

Donna Moeller Red Bud, IL

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Sister – Melba “Jeannie” (William) Happel, 2 Brothers-in-law – Dale Griffin & Paul W. Moeller, Jr., 1 Sister-in-law – Georgia Eckart, Father-in-law – Charles J. DuClos

Funeral Mass:

10:00 am, Monday, October 2, 2023

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

Msgr. Dennis Schaefer

Interment:

St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery

Hecker, Illinois

Visitation:

Sunday - 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monday – 8:30 am – 9:45 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

St. John the Baptist Catholic School, Red Bud, Illinois

St. Augustine Cemetery Fund

Hospice of Southern Illinois