Leonard J. “Lenny” Eckert, 71, Jasper

Leonard J. “Lenny” Eckert, 71, of Jasper, passed away at 6:29 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, surrounded by family in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. 

Lenny was born in Jasper on July 23, 1951, to Bill and Ellie (Schuch) Eckert. He married Peggy Underwood on January 27, 1978, in Jasper. 

Lenny was a 1969 graduate of Jasper High School and then of Vincennes University Jasper. He was a member of the United States Navy, serving for six years. 

He had worked for the City of Jasper. 

Lenny was an avid golfer. 

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Eckert of Jasper; one son, Carl “Clancy” (Jennifer) Eckert of Jasper; three grandsons, Nick, Matthew, and Tyler; one sister, Marilyn (Jeff) Brooks of Chicago, Ill.; two brothers, Jon (Barbara) Eckert of Louisville and Thomas (Becky) Eckert of Evansville. 

Preceding him in death are his parents, one daughter, Yvette Eckert, and one brother, Jim “Gus” Eckert.  

Private services will be held at a later date. 

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.