RONALD LEE ECKSTEIN, of Union, Missouri, passed away May 16, 2026 at the age of 69 years, 11 months, and 26 days.  Ron was born May 20, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri to Kenneth and Georgia (nee Becker) Eckstein.  He was preceded in death by both his parents; and brother, Eugene Eckstein; and dear friends Robert and Nyoka Clemons.

Ron is survived by his daughters, Michelle Halbert, and Martina Davis (Scott); Mary Jo DeClue, mother of his children; his siblings, Kenneth Eckstein (Connie), Barbara Mitchell, Richard Eckstein, and Donald Eckstein (Janet); his grandchildren, Ryan & Blaine Halbert, Lexi Anderson, and Mallory Davis.

Ron attended Immanuel Lutheran School in St. Charles, Missouri, followed by Hillsboro High School.  He proudly served his country in the United Sates Army National Guard from 1975-1981.  Later he went on to open his own lawncare business. He enjoyed bbqing, spending time on the water, skiing, boating, playing pool, cutting grass, and listening to KSHE95, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.

Visitation for Ron is Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at Bell Funeral Home, Pacific, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow the visitation at 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home.