Eckhardt Debbert, age 61, of Great Meadows formerly of Mendham, NJ died Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ. Eckhardt was born February 7, 1954 in Germany. He is the son of the late Horst and Irma (Draheim) Debbert. .
He was employed as an Account Manager with Veolia Environmental Services for the past 35 years. Eckhardt was a graduate of the Class of 1972 from West Morris High School, continuing his education with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Service from Stockton State University. He served on the Environmental Commission for Liberty Township and was a former member of the Rotary Club, Mendham, NJ. Eckhardt loved to fish and in his younger years hunt, he enjoyed the outdoors but most of all he was a devoted grandfather to his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife: Marian (Jeffers) Debbert, 2 daughters: Karee Lanfrank and Jennifer Cuvo, 6 grandchildren: Bradley, Kariann, Jacob, Jordan, Joshua and Alyssa. 1 great grandchild: Cameron, 2 sisters: Barbara Debbert, Sandra Lerly and her husband Robert, a niece: Olivia, a nephew: John, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, 2 beloved dogs: Isabelle and Spencer.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm on Monday, January 25 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
Visiting hours will be Monday, January 25 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
For those desiring donations may be made to the American Heart Association, NJ Affiliate Memorials Program, 2550 Route 1, New Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301in memory of Eckhardt.
Condolences:
Lori Alchermes Roberts
#7
January 25th, 2016 2:37 pm
We would like to send our condolences to the family as Eckhardt was a one of a kind person. I always thought of him as another brother to me in our family since I knew him my whole life! I will remember me so fondly with his love for life and a great laugh! RIP Eckhardt, you maybe gone for now but not forgotten. Wishing all his family love and comfort in these hard times.
Susan (Randy) Bressler Kidd
#6
January 23rd, 2016 3:54 pm
I have many fond memories of you and Barbara and Mendham. I remember how you used to go deer hunting. My condolences go out to your loved ones. I am honored to have known you for a short time. Be at peace.
Mike Murphy
#5
January 20th, 2016 12:42 pm
Really heartbroken over the news of Eck's passing. I started working with him in 1982 and over the following 16 years we worked together doing a lot of good things for the environment that he loved so much. We also managed to squeeze in a little fun (imagine that!). Our paths separated after that but I thought of him often. He was a luminary in every sense of the word and the things he did, and taught to others, will live on. Peace brother.
Wally Kunkel
#4
January 20th, 2016 11:26 am
I'll never forget his laugh and great disposition. We had some fun times many years ago. My deepest condolences to his family. He will leave a void in many hearts.
kathryn mcgill patience
#3
January 20th, 2016 9:31 am
Thank you for being my friend.....until we meet again, peace.
connie groelly
#2
January 20th, 2016 7:25 am
my deepest symphaty to the whole family
Lewis Hoffman
#1
January 20th, 2016 7:14 am
So sorry to hear the sad news,Eck, It was great to connect on Facebook ,even though I haven't seen you face to face in over 35 years.We had some fun times at Bernie's with some great Bands back in the seventies!Rest easy my friend. See you on the other side.
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