Daniel John Eckert

April 26, 1983 ~
December 12, 2024

Daniel John Eckert, age 41, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly and went to his heavenly home on Friday, December 13, 2024.  He loved cooking and worked as a supervisor at Corewell Health (Leffingwell Campus) in Nutrition Services.  He rescued and loved his dog, Zoe.  He enjoyed attending sporting events, especially family games, U of M or Tigers.  He will be remembered for his great sense of humor usually with a straight face and charming wit.  

He was preceded in death by and now joins his father, Gary; grandparents, David and Marilyn VanEvery, Gene and Ruth Eckert; uncle, Raleigh Griffin.

Dan will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Amy Eckert (William Zaagsma); siblings, Michael Eckert, Kathryn Eckert (Magnus Anyanwu); aunts and uncles: Gale (Carol) Eckert, Jane (Jerry) Mohr, Melissa Griffin, Sarah (Robert) Engster; many cousins and friends, especially Brad “BJ”, Chris, Jeff “Stubby.”

Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at  Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood, with Rev. Mike Ramsey officiating.   Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home as well as one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Kent County Animal Rescue (https://www.accesskent.com/Departments/AnimalShelter/).  The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Kent County Sheriffs, Cutlerville and Dutton Fire Departments, Kent County Victims Services for their kindness to the family.    

Visitation
Wednesday, December 18
5:00pm - 7:00pm

MKD - Kentwood
4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
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Phone: (616) 455-1535

Visitation
Thursday, December 19
10:00am - 11:00am

MKD - Kentwood
4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 455-1535

Memorial Service
Wednesday, December 18
11:00am

MKD - Kentwood
4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 455-1535

Leave Your Tribute Message

December 20, 2024 9:48am
Amy & Mike, I'm so sorry, this must be heartbreaking. I'm happy to remember working with your family but sad that this is what brought back those memories. Take Care, Emily

- Emily Larsen (Martinez) the RD at LTACH

December 19, 2024 12:21pm
Dan, was that one constant during our service visits and will be deeply remembered for his smile and laugh. Rest in peace you will be missed!

- Superior Pest Control Service Technicians

December 16, 2024 1:01pm
Dan, was a friend through a mutual friend of ours so I didn’t see him often. But when I did get to spend some time with Dan he always had a smile on his face regardless. No matter what the situation was when I saw you could count on that smile, and most likely a laugh or two at our mutual friend’s expense. Big Dan you will always be remembered, rest in peace.

- Jaime Pilbeam




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