Donn Richard Eckard 57, passed away on January 27, 2020 with his loving wife of 22 years, Michelle (née McMurtry)and his family by his side. Donn was born in San Diego, California on February 10, 1962, and moved to Ballwin, Missouri with his family in 1966. He attended Lafayette High School in Ellisville. He married the love of his life, Michelle, August 16, 1997 after being together since November 8, 1991. Donn was a kind, thoughtful, funny, bighearted guy who made friends easily, and was always there for friends and family who called on him. He was a skilled carpenter and the owner of Affordable Remodeling in Sullivan, Missouri. He loved to create and enjoyed his craft and his customers. Although his health was failing, he never stopped working. Donn had a love for animals of all kinds and especially for his beloved husky, Ozzy and his cat T.C. His love for music was shared by his wife Michelle, and one of their favorite things to do was attend concerts of their favorite bands. He is preceded in death by his father John Eckard Sr. and his grandfather Henry Ruegg. He is survived by his wife Michelle, his mother Mary Eckard, siblings Barbara Eckard (Bob), Sandy Dye, Rhonda Cardwell (Bob), John Eckard (Don), mother-in-law Judy McMurtry, father-in-law John McMurtry, sister-in-law Laura Robinson (Jeff), brother-in-law Johnny McMurtry and many cousins, nieces and nephews. A celebration of Donn’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park worldbirdsanctuary.org, the Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka, Missouri endangeredwolfcenter.org or HALO in Sullivan, Missouri haloforanimals.com