Shirley Eckert Obituary

Shirley Ann Eckert

Jan 9, 1935 - Nov 21, 2022

Norwalk

Shirley Ann Eckert, 87, residing in Norwalk, passed away Monday evening, Nov. 21, 2022, at her home with her loving family by her side.

Shirley was born Jan. 9, 1935, in North Fairfield, to the late Virgil and Mary (McFarlin) Steele. She graduated from Norwalk High School and was employed as a phone operator and as a refinisher for a photography shop. Shirley was an active member of First Baptist Church in Norwalk since 1979. She enjoyed her years as a homemaker taking care of her family. In her spare time, Shirley enjoyed cooking, gardening, going to church, and spending time with her family, especially babysitting her grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Robert L. Eckert; four sons, Robert Eckert of Norwalk, Tracy Eckert of Michigan, Randy Eckert of Tiffin, and Chad Eckert of Norwalk; grandchildren, Jackie Francis, Holly King, Randy Lee Eckert, Jared Eckert, Christopher Eckert, Jennifer Eckert, and Tatum Eckert; great-grandchildren, Zander King, Zane King, Lily Francis, Donovan Francis, Noah Eckert, and Aurora Eckert; and sibling, Keith Kline.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her son, Todd Eckert; grandsons, Jordan Eckert and Jason Eckert; sisters, Pat Tester and Lois Steele; and brother, Kenneth Kline.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857. Shirley's funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at North Fairfield Cemetery.

Those wishing to contribute to Shirley's memory can donate to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, or First Baptist Church, 67 E. Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857.

Fond memories and condolences may be shared online at www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.