Beloved husband of Maria (nee Mair) Eckman. Loving father of John (Kathy), Chuck, Rick, Cathy (Ron) and Mark (Jill). Proud grandfather of John Jr.(Kristi), Charles Jr., Alan (Jennifer), Chris (Megen), Jeff, Adam, Amanda (Clint), Ryan, Eric, Michelle (Eric), Alyssa, Randy (Tiffany) and Megan and great grandfather of 21 great grandchildren and a late great grandchild. Dear brother of Phil Eckman and the late Charles, Juanita, Jean and Francis. Also suvived by Clifford (Ann) Eckman Jr., Cher (Toby) Archer and Michael (Emily) Eckman. Went to be with Jesus April 14 at age 78. Clifford proudly served our country as a member of the US Army.