Arthur Eckert

Arthur W. Eckert, 91, of Ocean City MD, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018, in Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury Md. He was the husband of Betty (Beck) Eckert who passed away November 11, 2008. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Hiram and Katie (Faust) Eckert. Arthur was a member of the United States Army during WWII. He loved fishing and was an avid Bingo player. He also spent a lot of time attending different activities throughout Ocean City, MD . Arthur worked for Dana Corporation as a heavy truck side rail inspector for 30 years before retiring in 1985. In addition to his wife, Arthur is survived by his son, Gary, husband of Lesa of Temple, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was pre deceased by his daughter Gayle Hendel and siblings Irvin, Carl, Betty, Meryl and Pearl. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with services beginning at 11:00 am in Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. 2100 Perkiomen Ave, Reading Pa 19606. Interment will be at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Exeter Township. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com