HERKIMER-Donald H. Eckler age 95 passed away on Saturday morning, May 23, 2020 in Foltsbrook Nursing Home, Herkimer. He was born on October 29, 1924 in Springfield, son of the late Leslie and Bernice Cotton Eckler. He was educated in VanHornesville Central School and graduated from Richfield Springs High School. On September 2, 1944 he was united in marriage to the former Ethel Mae Hoke in Schuyler. They shared a loving and devoted union of seventy-one years until her passing on February 25, 2016. Don had worked as a truck driver for the Doeskin Company in Utica and then for twenty-one years at the Remington Arms Company in Ilion. He retired in 1985. Mr. Eckler had a strong belief in God and was a longtime member of Emanuel Bible Baptist Church in Mohawk. Don was a man who was totally devoted to his family. He was happiest when he surrounded by his many friends and family, especially his cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren. To those who knew him they will never forget a warm, caring and generous man who was always there to help while looking for nothing in return. He will be sadly missed. Surviving him are two daughters and their husbands, Kaye and David Smith of Mohawk, Jean and Thomas Fenton of North Carolina, six grandchildren, Carol Macrina and her husband Anthony of Mohawk, Donald Smith and his wife Lori of Dallesport, WA, David Smith and his wife Julia of Bedford, VA, Aaron Smith and companion Emilee Konchar of Milford, Jay Fenton and his wife Donna of Middletown, DE, Stephen Fenton and his wife Sarah of Mebane, NC, eighteen great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and many cousins. Besides his parents and wife Ethelhe was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Eckler and a half brother, Harry Smith, and a sister Roberta Galusha and step sister, Shirley Jasewicz. A private graveside funeral service was held in Cedarville Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made with Fenner Funeral Home Inc., Herkimer. Expressions of sympathy may be made with memorial donations to the Emanuel Bible Baptist Church, 54 West Main Street, Mohawk, NY 13407.