Donald John Eck

Donald John Eck, of Peotone, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 26, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to Harry and Melba (Johnson) Eck. Donald graduated from Bloom High School with the Class of 1960. He dedicated his career to the automotive fastener industry, working for Continental Midland and Agrati in Park Forest, Illinois. He was known as a hardworking, dependable man who took great pride in providing for his family and building lasting friendships throughout his career. Donald shared a loving marriage with his wife, Dianne (Womack) Eck, and together they built a life centered on love, family, and countless cherished memories. He was the proud father of Robin Eck Daly (Shaun) and Lance Eck (Jennifer). Nothing brought Donald greater joy than spending time with his family. He was a devoted grandfather to Abigail, Gavin (Hana), Chloe, Ashlee, and Ava, and a proud great-grandfather to Gavin and Esmé. He is also survived by many extended family members and dear friends who will miss him greatly. He was preceded in death by his sister, Janet (Thomas) Herschbach. Donald enjoyed spending his free time golfing, hunting, and fishing. He was an avid collector of vinyl records and had a deep appreciation for Native American artifacts. His curiosity, love of history, and passion for music were well known by all who knew him. Donald will be remembered for his strong work ethic, quiet strength, kind heart, and unwavering love for his family. His legacy will live on through the many lives he touched, and the memories shared by those fortunate enough to know and love him. Visitation services will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Manteno.