Duane J. “Co-op” Eckerle, 63, Jasper

Duane J. “Co-op” Eckerle, 63, of Jasper, passed away at 4:28 p.m. on Monday, August 30, 2021, at home.

Duane was born in Indianapolis on June 11, 1958, to Leo and Laura Lou (Renner) Eckerle.

He was a graduate of Jasper High School and a United States Army veteran. He retired from Cave Quarries, where he had been a truck driver for many years.

He was a member of the American Legion Post #147, Jasper Moose Lodge, and ABATE.

Duane enjoyed cooking, especially barbecuing, and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by one daughter, Cassie Lenehan of Huntingburg; one granddaughter, Kinsley Lenehan of Huntingburg; his father, Leo Eckerle of Jasper; and his friend and caregiver, Joni Blaker, Shoals, IN.

Preceding him in death are his mother, Laura Lou Eckerle, and one sister Sheila Eckerle.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Duane J. Eckerle will be held at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Saturday, September 4, 2021, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with entombment to follow in the Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum in Jasper, Indiana.  The American Legion Post #147 will conduct military grave site rights.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, or to a favorite charity.

Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.