Sally Lou Eckelman
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Sally Lou (Ostick) Eckelman, 78, of West Lafayette, IN, formerly of Columbus, IN, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 under hospice care at Rosewalk Village in Lafayette, IN.
Sally Lou was born on May 23, 1941 in Freeport, Illinois to the late Harvey Franklin and Delia Albertine (Townsend) Ostick. The family moved to Columbus, IN when Sally Lou was just 6 weeks old. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1959 and went on to receive her Associates Degree from Indiana Business College in Columbus, IN.
On September 2, 1961, she married Carl Albert Eckelman and moved to West Lafayette, IN.
Sally Lou worked for Purdue University and subsequently for West Lafayette Parks & Recreation with the adult evening programs. But her love was bowling. She was an exceptional bowler and was on a semi-pro bowling team.
Her interests included woodworking, arts and crafts, sports, listening to music, but especially genealogical research. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her loving husband, Carl Eckelman of West Lafayette and her three children, Brian (Beckie) Eckelman of Columbus, IN, Susan (Charles) Clement of Fort Bragg, NC, and Beverly Clendenen of Lafayette. Also surviving are her siblings, Donna Mae Ostick and Stanley Ostick, both of Columbus; her grandchildren, Nicolaus, Joshua, Bryce, and Ari; and many cousins.
She was reunited with her parents; with siblings, Marine Sgt. John Franklin Ostick, Marylin Lavonne (Ostick) Line, and U.S. Army Col. Charles Thomas Ostick; with her beloved baby, Bruce; and many other loved family members.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Garland Brook Cemetery (501 N. Gladstone Ave., Columbus, IN) with Pastor Patrick Galligar officiating. A Celebration of Life will follow immediately afterwards at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Room 2164 (719 5th St., Columbus, IN).
Memorial donations may be made to the Goodwill Education Initiatives' Excel Center (615 N. 18th St., Lafayette, IN) in loving memory of Sally Lou. Envelopes will be available at the church.
You may leave condolences and memories of Sally Lou online at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com