Obituaries
Charles 'Chuck' Isaac Ecker, 86
Former Howard County executive, credited with helping to modernize schools, passed away this week.
On Oct. 21, 2015, Charles “Chuck” Isaac Ecker, PhD., beloved husband of Peggy Brown Ecker; devoted father of Charles Daniel Ecker (Alba) and Donald T. Ecker (Pamela); dear brother of William Ecker (Patricia) and Ronald Ecker (Chris); loving grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; also survived by many loving relatives and friends.
Statement from Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman:
Today we are mourning the passing of former Howard County Executive Charles I. “Chuck” Ecker.
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Chuck had a long and accomplished career in public service. In addition to his two terms as Howard County executive, he will also be remembered for a lifetime of tireless commitment and steadfast devotion to public education. He served as assistant superintendent and deputy superintendent of the Howard County Public School System. He filled a similar role in Prince George’s County and served for eight years as superintendent of Carroll County Public Schools.
Chuck provided significant leadership and guidance through the years on a wide range of educational issues ranging from modernizing public school facilities, to developing blueprints for quality education and comparable testing methods.
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Chuck was an outstanding leader. He led Howard County through some of its most significant years of growth. He helped guide and direct Howard County’s transformation into the county we know it to be today. He was thoughtful, patient, compassionate and most importantly, always a kind and respectful gentleman. He will truly be missed.
I ask you to join me in keeping Chuck’s family in your thoughts and prayers.
Service: Visitation
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2015, 2-5 p.m.
Location : Harry H. Witzke’s Family Funeral Home
4112 Old Columbia Pike Ellicott City MD, 21043
Service: Visitation
Date: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, 7-9 p.m.
Location : Harry H. Witzke’s Family Funeral Home
4112 Old Columbia Pike Ellicott City MD, 21043
Service: Funeral Service
Date: Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, 10-11 a.m.
Location : Interfaith Center at Wilde Lake
10431 Twin Rivers Road Columbia MD, 21044
Service: Interment
Date: Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, 2-2:15 p.m.
Location : Meadow Branch Cemetery
821 Old Taneytown Road Westminster MD, 21157
Funeral Home Harry H. Witzke’s Family Funeral Home
Place of Service Interfaith Center at Wilde Lake
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