Eckendahl, Elmer Raymond, age 66, of South Miami, Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Born on August 11, 1952 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Jess and Lois (Grubbs) Eckendahl; and the husband of the late Janis Mackey.

He is survived by his daughter, Rebekka Lee Mackey; brother Bruce Eckendahl; sister, Amy Lyn Taylor; sister-in-law, Terry Eckendahl and nieces and nephews: Ryan, Courtney, and Bradley Eckendahl; Devin, Jessyka, Justin and Shawn Taylor.

Elmer’s wishes were to be donated to science and is now in the care of student doctors at the University of Miami. If desired, donations may be made to help towards final arrangements, as it does cost to donate a body at – https://www.gofundme.com/HelpForVeteransFuneral