Alfred Eckroth, Jr.

Alfred Eckroth, Jr. 89, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday,
June 6, 2013 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Born in Cornwall,
Lebanon County, he was the son of the late Alfred, Sr. and Margaret
(Meyer) Eckroth. He was married 58 years to Ruth L. (Fisher) Eckroth
who died in 2005.
A US Navy veteran, Mr. Eckroth served with the 81st Naval Construction
Battalion (Seabees) during WWII, participating in the Normandy
Invasion at Utah Beach and the assault on Okinawa. He retired in 1973,
working at both Olmsted Air Force base and New Cumberland Army Depot
where he worked as a plumber/steamfitter. He was a life member of the
VFW, and was a member of the American Legion, Elizabethtown Senior
Citizens and the Milton Grove Sportsman Club.
Mr. Eckroth is survived by three children: David L. (Barbara) Eckroth,
Harrisburg; A. Ray (Janie) Eckroth, Elizabethtown and Janice A. (Dale)
Miller, Columbia; six grandchildren: Debbie, John, Kelly, Brian,
Ashley and Alana; six great grand children and a sister Edith M.
Twitty, Clearwater, FL.
He was preceded in death by a brother Dr. Richard N. Eckroth.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at
Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren, 777 South Mount Joy Street,
Elizabethtown at 11:30 AM. Friends may call at the church from 10:30
AM until the time of service. Interment will take place in
Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Elizabethtown Church
of the Brethren or to a charity of your choice.