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Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home
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Norwalk, OH 44857
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Robert J. Eckloff

Robert J. Eckloff, 86, of Norwalk, Ohio, and formerly of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in Gaymont Nursing Center, Norwalk, Ohio.

He was born November 27, 1928 in Copper City, Michigan, to the late John and Evelyn (Martin) Eckloff. and lived most of his life in the Swanton, Ohio area.

Rob was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Swanton, Ohio. He was a computer technician and repairman at Unisys Corp. (Burrough's) in Toledo, Ohio from 1959 to 1986. Rob enjoyed building projects, repairing cars, and tinkering.

He is survived by his children, Donna Eckloff of Toledo, Ohio, Julie Eckloff of Norwalk, Ohio, and Brian (Tammy) Eckloff of Toledo, Ohio, by his grandchildren, Stephen, David, and Vivian Eckloff. Rob is also survived by his siblings, Mary Lou Mattila, Carol Holbrook, Clarence Eckloff Donald Eckloff, Joyce Laumann, Bill Eckloff, and Dorothy Cass.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Eckloff in 2008, and by his sisters, Pat Sager, Barb Kaifesh, and Dolores Bishop. Rob's family would like to thank the staff of Gaymont Nursing Center and Stein Hospice Service for their compassionate care.

There will be no calling hours. Private graveside services will be held on Monday, March 16, 2015 in Swanton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made by going to www.edwalkerfuneralhome.com. Walker Funeral Home, 98 West Main St., Norwalk, Ohio is in charge of arrangements.