Bruce W. Eckstein
April 18, 1938 - February 14, 2021
Bruce W. Eckstein, 82, of Willoughby, formerly of Painesville, passed away, Sunday, February 14, 2021 at home. He was born April 18, 1938 to the late Rufus and Margaret Eckstein. Bruce was an avid skier and a member of the Jaguar Club of Ohio. During Bruce’s business career in steel manufacturing sales, Bruce traveled to India, Korea, Japan, Germany and many other countries. During his retirement, Bruce traveled with his wife Engeline to skiing and tourist destinations throughout the world. Bruce was a fly fisherman in local and far away waters. Bruce was a lifelong active member of the Zeta Psi fraternity at his alma mater Case Western Reserve University where he studied Mechanical Engineering. Survivors include his wife, Engeline “Inge” Koepper; step-son, Mark Koepper; step-grandson, Aaron Koepper and many other loving family members. Preceding Bruce in death are his parents, Rufus and Margaret Eckstein and step-father, Wayne White. Private family services were held. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Bruce to The American Parkinson Disease Association, 116 John Street, New York, New York 10038 Arrangements entrusted to the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com.
Bruce W. Eckstein, 82, of Willoughby, formerly of Painesville, passed away, Sunday, February 14, 2021 at home. He was born April 18, 1938 to the late Rufus and Margaret Eckstein. Bruce was an avid skier and a member of the Jaguar Club of Ohio.... View Obituary & Service Information