William G. Ecker, Jr. Sept. 21, 1928 - Jan 31, 2013; Beloved husband of Lorraine Ecker (nee Maier); Loving father of Barb (Al) White, Guy Ecker, Kurt (Dale) Ecker, John Gestrich and Pat Follmer; Dear brother of Delores Milligan and Alan (Ethran) Ecker; Cherished grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 6; Our dear uncle, cousin and friend to many; Bill loved to sing in the choir and was a retired St. Louis City Fire Fighter, member of the former Maplewood Moose Lodge and Barbershop Singers Assoc; Memorials to Backstoppers; Funeral Wed. Feb. 6, 10:00am at JAY B. SMITH MAPELEWOOD CHAPEL 7456 Manchester; Interment JB National Cem; Visitation Tues. 4 to 8pm;