Terry R. Eckelkamp

Terry R. Eckelkamp, 67, of Washington, passed away on March 5, 2024. Terry, son of the late Earl Eckelkamp and Marilyn nee LeFarth, was born on August 17, 1956, in Washington. He received his education from St. Francis Borgia High School.

Terry was an electrician by trade and began his career at Bell Electric.  He then went on to work for Eckelkamp Electric until his retirement. Terry was a funny, caring, and very optimistic person. He always had a joke or story to share and enjoyed making others laugh. One of his most favorite things to do was to go fishing at his lake and have barbecues with his family and friends. He was an avid NASCAR and Three Stooges fan. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Marilyn Eckelkamp and sister, Linda Eckelkamp.

Among his survivors are his two daughters, Amber Fadler and husband Jakob of New Haven and Cody Eckelkamp and husband Michael Paul of Ballwin; siblings, Karla Westhoff and husband Rick of Marthasville, Tom Eckelkamp of Krakow, LuAnn Cooper of Washington, Elaine Schmitt and husband Glenn of Concord Hill, Eric Eckelkamp and wife Danette of Washington, Evon Bishop and husband Todd of Clover Bottom, and Edward Eckelkamp and wife Michele of Krakow; two grandchildren, Cohen and Aubree Fadler; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A visitation will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at St. Gertrude’s Church in Krakow. Interment will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the National MS Society.

In honor of Terry, we ask that you wear your best dressed flannel and jeans to the services.

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