Robert James Eckhoff

Robert James Eckhoff, 66, of Lexington, MO, passed away February 21, 2014 at his home. He was born in St. Louis, MO, in 1947, and graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence, MO, in 1965. After being honorably discharged from the United States Air Force, he worked for many years in the automotive and insurance industries, retiring from The Hartford in 2012. Bob was well known for his sense of humor, his storytelling, and his devotion to living history. He spent many years educating the public on the Civil War with the Third Missouri Confederate Infantry and cofounded the Friends of the Anderson House in 1998. He is survived by his wife, Sherri (Layden); his son, Shannon, and daughter-in-law, Amy; and his daughter, Heather (Eckhoff) Surber, and son-in-law, James. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elsie (Kolster), and father, Robert. Visitation will be held at Walker Nadler Fuller on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 from 6 to 8 pm. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Walker Nadler Fuller on Wednesday, February 26 at 11:00 am. The family would like to give special thanks to Bob's dedicated caregivers and friends, Harold Bonanomi, Tom Emerson, and Pat and Gary Worth, as well as the many friends who gave their love and support. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Friends of the Friendless animal rescue group at fofanimalrescue.org, P.O. Box 411, Lexington, MO, 64067.