Earl E. Eckert, 73, of Palmyra, PA, died Friday, May 14, 2021, at his residence.

Born in Lebanon, PA on February 25, 1948, he was a son of the late Elam and Mary H. (Rittle) Eckert.

A 1966 graduate of Northern Lebanon High School, he was employed at Woodstream Corporation in Lititz. Earl was a member of Zoar Lutheran Church, Lebanon. He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed NASCAR racing.

Earl is survived by a daughter, Mollie McKnight, of Harrisburg, and a sister, Beverly Sholley, of Myerstown.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Zoar Lutheran Cemetery, Mount Zion.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zoar Lutheran Church, 560 Freeport Rd., Lebanon, PA 17046.

Grose Funeral Home has been serving Myerstown area families for years. We are honored to be a part of the rich history of this community and plan to be a part of it for many years to come.