Claude Melvin Eckert Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Claude Melvin Eckert of Columbia, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 23, 2024 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Claude Melvin Eckert to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Claude Melvin find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edwin Mark and Minnie Rachel Eckert (Reeter); his siblings, Bill Eckert and Elizabeth Washburn; and his brother-in-law Nelson Washburn.
He is survived by: his wife Wilma Nadine Dunn; his daughter Claudine Barner (John) of Columbia, Missouri; his grandchild Leslie; and his brother Bob Eckert (Judy) of Belle, Missouri..
Memorial contributions may be made to Shelburne Cemetery Fund or the Claude and Nadine Eckert Scholarship Fund at North Central Missouri College, and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601.
