Donald Eckart Obituary
The passing of Donald Eckart (Albert Lea, Minnesota) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 11, 2025 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Eckart to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Eckart and Anne Eckart (DeVries); his siblings, Kathy Madison (Warren), Butch Eckart (George) and Rodney Eckart; his brother-in-law Leroy Knuths; his mother-in-law Lila Kniss; and his siblings-in-law, Kurt Anderson, Mitchell Kniss and Genevieve Laite.
He is survived by: his wife Olene Eckart; his children, LeAnn Lord, Zachary Eckart and Amy Birch (Kevin); his grandchildren, Jazzlynn Thompson, Hailey Birch and Maya Eckart; his siblings, Shelly Knuths, Bob Eckart (Jan), Bill Eckart (Deanna) and Roger Eckart (Linda); and his brother-in-law Brian Kniss.
A celebration of life was held on Friday, October 17th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Events Center (201 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Service to assist with funeral costs, or you can honor Donnie's memory by planting a tree in his name.
