Morgan Ecker

Morgan Lee Ecker, 78, of Smithton, IL, born February 24, 1947, in East St. Louis, IL, died Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Morgan was a United States Army veteran and served his country from 1967 – 1970, where he served in secure communications. He worked as an IT Programmer and retired from AT&T after 25 years. He loved nature, the outdoors, and especially enjoyed his hunting trips with his brother and nephew. He was a man of many hobbies, some of which included fishing, hiking, photography, baking bread, and gardening. But nothing brightened his day more than spending time with his family, above all his grandchildren. Morgan had a quick wit and was always ready to share a story.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ethelyn, nee Sims, Ecker; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Alvin and Bernice Gerling.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Debbie, nee Gerling, Ecker; a daughter, Erin (Chris) Harris; three grandchildren, Kate, Ryan, and Elaina; a brother, Bruce (Cathy) Ecker; a nephew, Phil (Shauna) Ecker; two great nieces, Evelyn and Elsie Ecker; a sister-in-law, Sue (Keith) Krapf; and two nieces, Kayla (Josh) Kimball and Kara (fiancé – Henry) Krapf.

Memorials may be made to Friends of Kids with Cancer or the American Heart Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Visitation: Friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Deacon Corby Valentine officiating.

Burial with military honors will be at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Smithton, IL.