George Eckhart, 84, of Kenosha, passed away on Friday, June 16th, 2006, with his beloved wife and family by his side. Born in Greeley, CO, on September 19, 1921, he was the son of the late George Eckhart and Sophie and Anton Blaziewske. He was a lifelong resident of Kenosha and educated in local schools. George proudly served in the United States Army, 15th Air Force, 464th Bomb Group, 778th Bomb Squad, as a flight engineer, successfully flying over 50 missions in Europe, North Africa and Italy. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal for his service in World War II, 1944. He served from October 1942, until his honorable discharge in October 1945. After the war, George returned home and married his sweetheart, Yolanda (Morrone) Eckhart on September 21, 1946. They were married for nearly 60 years. He was employed for over 32 years as a lead man for fabrication of steel components for Peter Pirsch & Sons Co. After retirement, he proudly worked in welding for Platt Construction of Franklin, WI, retiring again in 1995. George was an avid woodworker. He loved to build custom grandfather clocks in his home workshop. He loved to garden and share the "fruits of his efforts" with loved ones. George was also a "Great" Grandfather. He loved spending time with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren alike. Survivors include his wife, Yolanda (Morrone) Eckhart of Kenosha; six sisters, Frieda Maurer, Mary Diel, Emily Cashmore, Aline Pofhal, Virginia Vandermoon, and Sophie Carson; son-in-law, Gene Gassittie, of Las Vegas, NV; three grandchildren, Tina (TJ) Parins of De Pere, WI, Robert (Pamela) Jewell, Jr., of Streamwood, IL, and Ryan Jewell of Glendale, AZ; and four great-grandchildren, Thomas and Rachel Parins, of De Pere, WI, and Jacob and Kayla Jewell, of Streamwood, IL. Survivors also include many beloved nieces and nephews of "Uncle George". George was preceded in death by his only loving daughter, Avon Gassittie on September 12, 2005; four brothers, Ewald, Donald, Arthur Blaziewske, Jacob Eckhart; and sister, Elsie Krahn. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 19th, at Proko Funeral Home at 12:00 Noon. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held on Monday morning from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com