Dennis Lee Eckerley, 78, of Peru passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
He was born in Peru on September 9, 1946 to the late Lyman and Roberta (Gipson) Eckerley. He graduated from Peru High School and went on to receive a bachelor’s and master’s degree from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne. Dennis was passionate about education. He worked as a teacher of business education, Spanish, and English as a second language (ESL). In his later years, he worked as a long-term substitute teacher for Peru and Maconaquah school corporations. Additionally, he was a sponsor for several school clubs including; Spanish Club, Student Council, AFS Club, yearbook, prom, and the school newspaper.
Dennis was fluent in Spanish and worked as an interpreter for the Miami County Superior and Circuit Courts. He was also a valued member of the Peru Lions Club, Miami County Helping Hands, International Circus Hall of Fame, AFS Marion, Ohio Chapter, Marion Co., Ohio Professional Services Organization, Boy Scouts, Central Christian Church/First Christian Church, Marion, Ohio Education Association, and Marion, Ohio Breakfast Kiwanis Club.
He is survived by several cousins and many friends.
Dennis is preceded in death by his parents.
He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Visitation will be held from 1pm to 3pm on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru. The funeral service will follow at 3pm with Pastor Jim Loft officiating. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Peru Lions Club and/or the Miami County Helping Hands in Dennis’ honor.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
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