William H. Eckroate, age 84, of Massillon, passed away suddenly on
Wednesday, November 19, 2014.

He was born on July 24, 1930, son of the late Leroy and Marian (Vogt)
Eckroate.

Bill proudly served as a Cpl. in the Army during the Korean Conflict.

He retired in 1992 from the former Republic Steel Corporation after 43
years as a millwright/maintenance planner.

Bill was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, K of C Council #554,
Eagles #190 and United Steel Workers Union.

He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Bill and Janet Eckroate and
John Eckroate and Kris Tirimacco, daughters and sons-in-law Janet and
Ron Meyer, Judy and Michael Fete and Jackie and Karl Paulik, brother
Bob Eckroate, sister and brother-in-law Marilyn and Ed Zahurak, twelve
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and fiancee' Marilon Schuring.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 44
years, Eileen (Seifert) Eckroate.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2014 from 2 to 5 P.M.
At Heitger Funeral Home, 639 First St., N.E., Massillon.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 24, 2014 at
10 A.M. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 206 Cherry Rd. N.E., Massillon
with Revs. Michael Seifert and Thomas Cebula celebrants.

Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Macular
Degeneration Foundation, P. O. Box 515, Northampton, MA  01061-0515 or American Heart Association, 4682 Douglas Circle N.W., Canton, Ohio  44718.
Please leave condolences at www.heitger.com .

Heitger Funeral Home – Massillon Chapel    330-833-3248