Stephen V. Eckelkamp, CPA, age 72, passed away peacefully in his home in St. Louis, MO on Monday, May 4^th 2020. He is survived by his Wife of 47 years, J. Cherie (Winn) Eckelkamp; Mother, Helen Eckelkamp (Hurt), of Villa Ridge; Sister Cynthia Eckelkamp and husband Terry Witthaus , of Washington; Sister Tere Sherman, of Chesterfield; brother Mark Eckelkamp and wife Beth France, of New Haven; Son Christopher (Kit) Eckelkamp, son Edward (Ted) Eckelkamp and wife Mallary (De Jonge) Eckelkamp, of Springfield; and daughter Elizabeth Presley, and husband Andrew Presley, of Springfield; Grandchildren, Audryana Presley, Isla Presley, Harrison Presley and William (Woody) Eckelkamp.

Steve was preceded in death by his Father, William F. Eckelkamp (Woody), Cherie’s parents, Phillip and Evelyn Winn, and brother-in-law Stephen Sherman.

Steve graduated from Washington High School, received his B.S. From University of Missouri-Columbia in 1969 and MFIN from St. Louis University in 1978. He enjoyed a 41-year career as a C.P.A. in private practice. In 2009 he continued his education in computer science and engineering.

He was a loving father and husband. His wisdom transcended time and he will be remembered dearly. His adventurous spirit and optimistic light will live on through his decedents for years to come.

Visitation will be at 10 am, Saturday, November 14, 2020, followed by a memorial mass at 11
am. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4331 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO. For those not able to attend in person, live streaming is available cathedralstl.org/live. Following mass the family will host a Zoom reception from 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM under Zoom Meeting ID 773 9045 0646 (contact family members for password). Private burial to follow at a later date.

If desired, contributions may be made to Steve’s daily companions: St. Louis Public Radio, 3651
Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63108 or Nine Network, 3655 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63108, or to the
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, 4331 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108.