Eckstrand, Richard A. on Mar. 28, 2017. Richard was born 100 years ago on Mar. 31, 1917 in a house that still stands, in North St. Louis . Beloved husband of the late Gloria F. Eckstrand (nee Falkenhainer) Loving father of Patricia (Craig) Osterberg and Richard A. (Vincee) Eckstrand, Jr. Cherished grandfather of 5, great-grandfather of 14 and great-great-grandfather of 1. Dear friend of many. The family want to thank the staff at Friendship Village of South County for their loving care. Visitation at Jay B. Smith Fenton Chapel, 777 Oakwood Dr. Fenton MO, on Fri. Mar. 31, form 4-7:00pm Private internment Oak Grove Cemetery..