Martin M. Eck

Martin M. Eck, age 35 of Gaithersburg, MD, passed away March 11, 2023 at home. He was born October 10, 1987 in Philadelphia to Matthew M. Eck and the late Dana Jo (Goetz) Eck.

Martin graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2008 and was a member of the IUP Alumni Association. In 2016 he earned a MBA from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. He loved spending time with friends, family, and his dog, Max, listening to music, working on cars, Philadelphia sports, traveling, and spending time outdoors.

Martin is survived by his wife, Rachel J. (Wenk) Eck of Gaithersburg; father, Matthew Eck of Lake Harmony; brother, Russ Eck of Collegeville; father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Emily Wenk of Gardners; brother-in-law, Ben Wenk and Amanda Smith of Aspers; maternal grandparents, Geoff and Joan Goetz of Sunset Beach, NC; and grandparent Bennett Landsman of Riverton, NJ. He was preceded in death by his mother Dana and paternal grandparents, Catherine and Walter.

Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 S. Main Street, Bendersville. At the request of the family, there will be no viewing. A visitation will be held at 3:00 PM  followed by A Celebration of Life service at 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 1st at Zion Arendtsville United Church of Christ, 3 Gettysburg Street, Arendtsville, PA 17303. Reverend Heather Kurtz will officiate services.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to The Friends of Father Judge High School, 3301 Solly Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136 or the charity of your choice.