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.