Kaye D.
Eckert
- Visitation
- Saturday, April 26. 2025 at St. Jacobi Lutheran Church (8605 W. Forest Home Ave., Greenfield, WI) from 10am-12pm
- Funeral Service
- Saturday, April 26. 2025 at St. Jacobi Lutheran Church (8605 W. Forest Home Ave., Greenfield, WI) starting at 12pm
Kaye D. Eckert
Kaye Diane Eckert (Jefferies) was born January 19, 1937, in Milwaukee, WI to Verl J. Jefferies and Lucille M. (Korn) Jefferies. She was baptized by her grandfather Rev. Rudolph Korn on March 31, 1937. On May 21, 1950, she was confirmed in the Christian faith at Garden Homes Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI. She was called to her eternal home of glory on April 2, 2025.
Frederic Harold Eckert became her husband at St. Jacobi Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, WI, on May 26, 1956. They were blessed with 68 years of marriage together. They were also blessed with three children: Debra Felderman, Robert Eckert and Glenn Eckert.
Kaye was a 1955 Graduate of Rufus King High School in Milwaukee WI. She kept busy during her working years as Secretary, School Bus Driver, Librarian, Tutor and volunteer to the aging, always helping others in any way she could. She served as Secretary at St. Jacobi Lutheran School, Wisconsin Lutheran High School and Wisconsin Ev. Lutheran Synod World Missions, where she retired from. During her retirement years she volunteered at Lutheran Home for Aging, Friends in Need and Indochinese Learning Center teaching and tutoring Hmong emigrants English.
Frederic (Fritz) preceded her in death on January 13, 2025. Survived by; three children: Debra (Michael) Felderman, Robert (Ann) and Glenn (Nancy) Eckert; nine grandchildren: Stacy (Jim) Hirsch, Bradley (Kristine) Felderman, Todd (Laurie) Felderman, Bryon (Chelsi) Eckert, James (Erin) Eckert, Megan (Steve) Cieslik, Sarah (Justin) Barger, Aaron (Brittany) Eckert, Katie (Dallas) Boger; twenty great-grandchildren: Quintin, Ilee Hirsch; Olivia, Delilah, Archer Cieslik; Lee, Raylynn, Kialah, Aria Eckert; Wylie, Aubree Eckert; Noah, Lacy, Emma, Anna Barger; Brooks Boger; Logan Bartels, Grace and Colton Meyer; Jack Borkowicz; great-great grandchildren: Jett, Mavey Roder: sister: Mary Kumelski, along with many other loved nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 26. 2025 at St. Jacobi Lutheran Church, 8605 W. Forest Home Ave., Greenfield, WI. Visitation 10am-12pm. Service at 12pm. Kaye requested memorial gifts go to St. Jacobi Lutheran Church or WELS World Missions.
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Sweet and Beautiful Kaye, it was our honor to take care of you and Fritz. I am so happy you both are together again in the arms of the Lord.
Prayers of comfort to all family and friends.
“Thank you for taking the time to “see me” and becoming a friend”. I am sure these would have been her words to you also🙏. God bless your healing hands.
My husband Al and myself enjoyed the company of Kaye and Fritz, who worked during our auctions. May your many happy memories bring you comfort.
Thank you Susan. I remember her talking about how much fun she had working with and for both of you! I have a nice picture of both of you with my Mom and Aunt Sandy Severin. Let me know where I can send it to share with you❤️