Michael Jay Eckard

Michael Jay Eckard, 86, of Indianapolis passed away on May 31, 2026, at home. Michael was born on September 8, 1939, in Brazil, Indiana. He graduated from Staunton High School in 1957 where he played drums in the marching band. After high school, Mike attended Rose Hulman for two years studying civil engineering, playing football, and singing in the Glee Club. He was also a member of the Theta Xi fraternity where he was known as “Mick”. In his younger years, Mike was a lifeguard and certified scuba diver and teacher of scuba. He formed a club that made many trips to Florida together, and he also participated with several friends in racing a stock car they called the “Triple 9”.

Mike graduated from Purdue University with a degree in management in 1972. He worked for 35 years at Citizen’s Gas & Coke Utility, now known as Citizen’s Energy Group, where he retired as Director of Operations at the Langsdale plant. He was a charter member of Indiana Underground Protection Services (“Call Before You Dig”) and served on the National Board of Directors. Mike loved his Lord and his church and served many years as an elder and sang in the choir at North Liberty, Chapel Rock, and Plainfield Christian Churches.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Kenneth and Rosemary Eckard; sister, Marcia Eckard; and grandson, Seth Price. He is survived by; his wife, Lynda Eckard, daughter, Elizabeth Price (Steven); grandchildren Jacob, Chloe, Simon and Jude Price; brother, Stephen Eckard; nieces Stephanie Riggs and Julie Dawson and nephew, Jason Eckard.

Calling will be held at Plainfield Christian Church on Tuesday, June 9th from 11-1 with Funeral service at 1:00. Graveside service at Crown Hill Cemetery will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Plainfield Christian Church.