Lawrence Eckert Jr., 81, of Goshen, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, in Goshen.

Mr. Eckert served as a private first class in the U. S. Army in Korea. He was self-employed as a farmer.

He is survived by one sister-in-law, Dorothy Eckert; two nephews, Bill (Jeanne) and Bob (Linda) Eckert; five nieces, Marlene Ashcraft, Patricia (Mike) Kalb, Betty Scott, Bonnie (Charles) Carlier and Barbara Eckert and many other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sept. 18, at Evans Funeral Home in Goshen.

Interment at Goshen Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Clermont County Humane Society, 4025 Filager Road, Batavia, Ohio 45103.