Kenneth L. Ecker, 86, of Woodworth passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. He was born on August 5, 1935, in Milford, the son of Leonard and Marie (Duis) Ecker and they preceded him in death. Ken married Patricia Poff in Chebanse on October 12, 1958.

Surviving are his wife, Pat Ecker of Woodworth; five children, Cindy Ecker of Watseka, Virginia Ecker of Cissna Park, Lisa (Mike) Schuldt of Onarga, Doug (Janet) Ecker of Charleston, and Angie Gooding of Bowen; eight grandchildren, Lexie (Dan) Brutlag, Tyler Schuldt, Gracie Ecker, Jack Bennett, Jenna Bennett, Aerielle Ecker, Rian Gooding, and Janessa Gooding; two great grandchildren, Ella Brutlag and Jacob Brutlag.

Ken was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Woodworth. As the owner and operator of Woodworth Electric for almost fifty years, Ken was also the onsite electrician for the Iroquois County Fair. In his younger years, Ken was a pitcher for the Woodworth softball team and later played dart ball for the church. He looked forward to going to Wisconsin for their family fishing trips. He enjoyed puzzles and playing cards with his family.

Visitation will be on Sunday, March 13, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka and also one hour prior to the service at church. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Woodworth with Rev. Michael Ruhlig officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Woodworth.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Woodworth, the ARC of Iroquois County, or Family’s Wishes.

Please share a memory of Kenneth at knappfuneralhomes.com.