George Eucker

Mr. George Allen Eucker, 81 of Tolleson, Arizona died October 23, 2022 in Tolleson, Arizona. He was born January 22, 1941 in Rockton, Illinois to George J. Eucker and Doris Eucker, both of whom predeceased him. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond Eucker, Kenneth Eucker, Robert Eucker, Eugene Eucker, and Roger Eucker; and sisters, Lois Eucker and Marion Stauffacher. He is survived by his wife, Purita V. Eucker; daughters Josielyn Kaai, Joyce Lara, and Janice Lawson; and his sister, Betty Runaas. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, his extended family, and friends.

George grew up on a farm in South Beloit, Wisconsin alongside his eight siblings. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he proudly served from 1958 to 1977. His last duty station was on the USS Dixon before he received an Honorable Service Discharge at the rank of HT1, Hull Maintenance Technician, Petty Officer First Class. While in service to his country, he received four Good Conduct awards, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device. He received an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. He used that degree to work Physical Security for the Department of the Navy for 25 years at Naval Base San Diego.

In his free time, George enjoyed camping, fishing, coin collecting, Native American art, and watching Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and criminal drama shows. But nothing could surpass his love for his family. George cherished spending time with his wife, and loved having visits with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at 6pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Thompson Funeral Home in Goodyear, Arizona. A funeral service will be held at 10AM on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Goodyear Arizona. Burial will take place at 12:30PM, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at the Arizona National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona.