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Danny Eckert August 29, 1959 – November 22, 2016 Danny Eckert was born on August 29, 1959 in San Antonio, TX to Marjorie Eckert and the late Charles Eckert. He grew up in a large family with two brothers, Chuck and Bob, and six sisters, Cathy Schneider, Peggy Miller, Jean Keen, Nancy Menger, Donna Fields and Tricia Guevarra . The family adventures of watching his Dad play baseball, picnics in the park, and travels to Stonewall, Texas molded his love for sports, friends, and the outdoors. He attended St. Luke’s Catholic School until the sixth grade. Danny’s energy and passion for sports led him to make a transfer to Pat Neff Middle School. His high school years were spent at O.W. Holmes High School where he played quarterback on the Junior Varsity and Varsity teams. In 1976, Danny led the Huskies to their first and Northside I.S.D.’s first district football championship. He united in marriage with his high school sweetheart, Karen Trojcak, on October 23, 1982. They welcomed their daughter, Jennifer, on December 11, 1982 and their son, Nathan, on February 23, 1988. He was so proud of his children and all their accomplishments. During their 34 years of marriage they had many special times, but the most memorable were at the family cottage in Stonewall, the deer lease in Pipe Creek, Texas, and Bash at the Beach trips. He made these outings into explorations of special and unique things that make up the history and charm of the area. Just about every weekend he gathered with his wife, children, their spouses, and granddaughters for family time where he enjoyed cooking his famous barbeque. It didn’t matter what type of meat was on the grill when he was done it would just melt in your mouth. Danny was blessed with a fighting spirit and a determination to overcome. At the age of 45, he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Even up to the end before he entered hospice care, he was determined to continue his fight against this disease. The surgeries and treatments would have tested the spirit of any individual. He is survived by his wife, children, their spouses Joey Navarro and Krystal Eckert, his granddaughters Khloe and Maddison Navarro and expectant grandson Travis Eckert; as well as his mother, brothers, sisters, and their spouses along with numerous nieces and nephews. The family will be forever grateful to Dr. Blair Jackson, Dr. Drew Rasco and Dr. Ronald Drengler for giving him a fighting chance to live beyond the initial diagnosis. A special thank you is also being extended to the nurses at the START Center for their care and compassion. Enough words cannot be expressed to thank Heart to Heart Hospice for their invaluable service and care during Danny’s final hours. In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions can be made to the William Ludwikowsi Memorial Scholarship Foundation, 17318 Fountain Mist, San Antonio, Texas 78248.

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Danny Thomas Eckert

August 29, 1959 - November 22, 2016