Richard (Dick) Rodney Eckart went to meet his heavenly Lord on December 8th, 2015 at his farm near Martin, ND. Surrounding him in the journey was his wife of 61 years, Joyce, and loving family.

Funeral services will be held at the Bethel Baptist Church of Harvey on Saturday December 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

Visitation will be held at the Hertz Funeral Home of Harvey on Friday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Burial will be in the Martin Baptist Cemetery.

Richard was born November 14, 1931 in Harvey to Helmuth & Mary (Putz) Eckart. He was raised in Martin as the only son, also known as the spoiled little boy, along with five sisters. On November 26, 1954, he was united in marriage to Joyce Schmidt. He entered into the military service with the US Army in 1954 and served with the 35th Engineer Battalion in Kitzingen, Germany. After returning from overseas, Dick worked at Bentz Implement in Harvey and began his dream of being a farmer. He farmed and raised cattle for many years. After retiring from farming, Dick couldn't sit still. He drove semi-truck, was a transporter for the railroad, and continued to help on the farm wherever and whenever he could.
Dick was very active in the Martin Baptist Church, the Anamoose VFW Oswald Wohl Post 6831, served on Truman Township Board as treasurer from 1971-present, served 25 years on the board of the Farmers Elevator Company in Martin, and various county boards. He spent endless hours on his snowmobile, motorcycle, four-wheeler, and tractor driving around the countryside and enjoying the beauty God created. Dick's love of hunting also kept him busy and was something he appreciated doing with family and friends.
Dick will be deeply missed by his survivors: wife of 61 years Joyce, son, Rick (Marci) Eckart of Harvey; 3 daughters, Niki (Dale) Roed of Minot, Robin (Todd) Stephens of Bismarck, & Holly (Darin) Keeping of West Fargo; 10 grandchildren, Hope (Mike) Tietz of Bismarck, Brady (Stephanie) Eckart of Harvey, Andy (Libbi) Roed of Colfax, CA, Brandon (Terri) Reidman of Mohall, Heather (Jedd) Freadrich of Fargo, Tanner (Erin) Reidman of Bismarck, Kristi (Keith) Hess of Ward AR, Kelsey (Andrew) Mittleider of Tappen, Riley Eckart of Harvey, & Riley Keeping of West Fargo; 6 great grandchildren, Falyn & Kellan Reidman, Mia McCollum, Liam Eckart, Cooper & Niles Hess, & a great grandson arriving in January; 3 sisters, Mary Ann (Marvin) Michelson, Francis Arusell, & Cleo Bender; & many nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends.
He was preceded in death by: his parents and sisters, Alice Wade & Dorothy Dockter.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Martin Baptist Church, Gideon's International or organization of your choice.