Daniel "Dan" Eckstein, age 66, of Celina died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.

He was born July 7, 1957 in Coldwater to Eugene Eckstein of Coldwater and the late Joan (Everman) Eckstein.

He is survived by his best friend and son, Kyle Eckstein of Celina.

In addition to his father, he is also survived by siblings and in-laws, Ken Eckstein & Steve Greenwell of Lakewood, Ohio, Don Eckstein of Coldwater, Ann & Tony Birkmeyer of Celina, Jim & Janet Eckstein of Coldwater, and Brian & Karla Eckstein of Chickasaw, nieces and nephews, Andrea & Garrett Saul, Kara & Cole Andromalos, Brad Eckstein & fiancée Elaine Luong, Emma and Lydia Eckstein, Nora, Nolan, Mya, and Marcus Eckstein, and great-nieces and nephews Irena, Theodore, Quinn, Eden Saul and one on the way

He is preceded in death by his mother, Joan, infant brother, Mark and nephew, Christopher.

Dan retired in 2022 after 18 years at Huffy Corporation and 27 years at S+K Steel Products. Dan was an avid sports fan and cheered for the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Guardians and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was also an avid reader and enjoyed autobiographies and biographies. Dan's favorite memories were spent traveling to various professional and college sporting events with his son, Kyle. Especially taking Kyle to see his beloved Michigan Wolverines play in Ann Arbor and when they vacationed in Boston and visited the historic Fenway Park, which was always a bucket list goal of Dan's. In his younger years, Dan enjoyed bowling, golfing, softball, coaching Little League baseball, and spending time with his lifelong friends, Jerry, Rick, and Frank. He was a member of Celina Immaculate Conception Church in Celina and the Coldwater Knights of Columbus.

Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater Ohio.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear casual attire or their favorite sports affiliated clothing.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.