Trever James Eckstein, of Sunman, was born on August 24, 1974, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The cherished son of Leonard and Marcia Eckstein (nee Disney). He was a proud graduate of East Central High School class of 1994. On September 20, 2008, he was united in marriage to Cindy Hoog and together they raised 2 amazing children and created a life filled with love and laughter. Trever was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and the Sunman Fish & Game Club.
Trever was known for his infectious laugh and warm smile. He was rarely serious and had a way of turning even the worst situations into something more bearable. Being around him was easy, and he always found a way to make people laugh. Trever was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time outside. Nothing made him happier than taking his kids fishing or hunting, or anyone else who wanted to go, for that matter. For the past 31 years, he looked forward to his annual “fishing trip” with his close friends, a tradition he truly enjoyed and cherished. He loved to travel, especially with his wife and children. One of his favorite trips was a recent two-week family adventure out west, which brought him a lot of joy and created memories his family will always treasure. He also enjoyed traveling to West Virginia with his father, brother Jeremy, and his son, Hunter, where they spent time together tending to their oil wells.
Trever enjoyed golfing, playing cards and poker, boating, and going on Ranger and Jeep rides. Some of his favorite memories from camp were playing board games with his mother and aunts. He also had a love of camping with family and friends where he enjoyed playing putt-putt, golfing, or beating his wife in a game of Farkle. He was also one heck of a griller and could smoke some of the best meat around. At least nobody was better if you asked him.
More than anything, Trever loved being with family and friends. He never missed an event, gathering, or celebration. No matter how bad he was feeling, he showed up. You could always count on seeing Trever there, ready with a smile, a joke, and a good time. That’s how he will be remembered by those who loved him.
While Trever enjoyed many things in life, nothing meant more to him than his wife, children, and family. They were the center of his world and the people he was most proud of.
On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the age of 51, Trever passed away peacefully with family by his side.
Those surviving who will carry Trever’s legacy forward include his loving wife, Cindy; two children, Emma and Hunter Eckstein; mother and father, Len and Marcia Eckstein; one brother, Jeremy (Laura) Eckstein; paternal grandmother; Mary Jo Disney; parents-in-law, Ray and Donna Hoog; sisters-in-law, Christa (Brian) Kruthaupt and Carrie (John) Billman; fifteen nieces and nephews; two great nieces; as well as numerous cousins and close friends. Trever was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles and Edna Eckstein; maternal grandfather, William Disney; six aunts and uncles, Kathy Bender, Fred Eckstein, Debbie Wilhelm, John Disney, Jackie Disney, Denise Keyes; and one cousin, Tammy Bender.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 28th from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home of Sunman, 107 W. Vine Street. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 3:45 p.m. prior to the start of visitation. Father Shaun Whittington will officiate a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, June 29th at 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 6461 E St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. Burial will follow immediately after in the church cemetery.
No fancy clothes are needed for visitation. The family asks that you come as Trever would have wanted—wearing your favorite camo or a T-shirt from Trever’s benefit.
Memorial contributions in honor of Trever may be directed to a fund established at FCN Bank to support his Wife and children with future expenses. Donations can be made at the visitation, at a local FCN Bank branch, or by mail to P.O. Box 185, Sunman, Indiana 47041.
To share a fond memory, leave a personal condolence, or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home are honored to care for Trever and his family.