Edmund (Ed) J. Eckstein, 97 passed away on May 22, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY surrounded by his family.
Born on March 23, 1929, he was the son of Amand and Mary (Federle) Eckstein. Ed married Thelma Theobald on November 24, 1955, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Together, they created a life of faith and love.
Ed served his country by joining the US Army and serving in the Korean War. He was a lifelong member of the Sunman American Legion, Post 337. Ed later held jobs as a milk delivery man and town marshal. He also worked at both Farm Bureau and Nedderman’s Feed Mills. Ed was a hard worker who loved coon hunting, horses, and playing his guitar. He left his family with many memories and laughs over his tall tales. As young children, his grandchildren were amazed by his grand adventures. It was only as adults that they realized what a creative storyteller their grandfather was.
Ed is survived by three children, Nancy (Bruce) Denni, Daniel (Karen) Eckstein and Janie (Rick) Anderson; five grandchildren, Kristin Denni (Ben Dorrel), Sara Davidson (Matt Reynolds), Amber Scholl, Michael (Chelsea) Eckstein, Jenna Anderson and step-grandson, Jeremy Pea; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Fr. Frank Eckstein and Walter Eckstein; sisters, Verena Fette, Matilda Nordmeyer and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma; brothers, Cornelius Eckstein and Albert Eckstein; sisters, Alice Wuestefeld and Stella Doerflein; and sisters-in-law, Mildred Cutter and Ruth Siefert.
Visitation will be Friday, May 29, 2029, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with a rosary service at 8:45 a.m., at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Sunman with Fr. Shaun Whittington officiating. Burial to follow mass at church cemetery with military honors conducted by the Sunman American Legion Post #337.
Memorials in honor of Ed may be made to St. Nicholas Catholic Church or School and brought to the services or mailed to Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.
You may leave a memory or message of comfort for Ed’s family in the online guestbook at www.meyersfuneralhomes.com
