Lloyd W. Eckes Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Obituary

Lloyd W. Eckes

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lloyd W. Eckes, 102, of Chippewa Falls, village of Lake Hallie passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Lake Hallie Memory Care.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lloyd was born July 5, 1918 in Marshfield and resided there until he relocated to Chippewa Falls in 1952.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lloyd enlisted in the army in World War II and served honorably from 1941 to 1945. After the war he remained active in the Air Force Reserve for 50 years and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On February 5, 1942, Lloyd married Arnetta Buchberger in Belleville, IL. Their marriage was a lifelong partnership of love and devotion which endured for over 75 years. Lloyd was a wonderful father and an inspiration to each of his children and grandchildren.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lloyd worked for Chippewa Shoe Mfg. Company for many years and retired as&nbsp;Vice President of Manufacturing. Lloyd was granted a patent for his design of the Cushion Collar in 1969 and received The American Shoe Designer Award for it in 1970. Lloyd was an active member of Holy Ghost Parish and served on the LaCrosse Diocese Bishop&rsquo;s Council. Lloyd lived his entire life guided by his strong belief in &ldquo;Faith, Family, Friends, Forever.&rdquo;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lloyd is survived by four sons, Alan (Ann) of Eau Claire, Jeffrey (Fran) of Appleton, Jerre (Sue) and Charles (Cindy) both of Chippewa Falls; three daughters, Lynette Brigham of Deerfield, Il, Mary (Steven) Gitelis of Chicago, IL and Maureen (Morris) Kharasch of Highland Park, IL; 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Arnetta on December 30, 2017; and one granddaughter, Virginia McAlister.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A private family memorial service is being planned. Inurnment will be in Hope Mausoleum in Chippewa Falls.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lloyd&rsquo;s family requests memorials be made to the Lloyd and Arnetta Eckes Family Endowment Fund through the Community Foundation which supports Irvine Park. Donations can be made at www.yourlegacyforever.org&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
July 5, 1918 - October 26, 202007/05/191810/26/2020
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Sue Krejci Shadof
November 8, 2020
Jeff and Lynette,
My sincere condolences to both of you and to the rest of the Eckes family. What an amazing, long life your father led. I have fond memories of coming over to your house, as your parents were always so welcoming. Again, prayers to all of you. Sue (Krejc... Continue Reading
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Jack Halbleib
November 7, 2020
The Eckes Family were wonderful neighbors and lifelong friends of my parents.  With the dispersion of children over a decade there were always Eckes kids who were classmates or nearly of myself and my siblings, Jerry (Al) and Jean (Lynette and Jeff).  Jerry was right in ... Continue Reading
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Sue (Rice) Morris
November 7, 2020
So sorry to read about cousin Lloyd's passing.  He was blessed with a long, wonderful life and we have many fond memories of him  and Arnetta.  RIP, Lloyd.  Our love and sympathy to the family.
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Mary Bengry
November 3, 2020
To the Eckes family..so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. We have so many wonderful memories of all the times we spent together growing up. Do you think now that our parents are together again that your dad and mine are going "to go get information "? !!!  We have ... Continue Reading
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Lynette E. Brigham
November 5, 2020
Mary,
I think there is a celestial Kettle Reunion going on.  How fortunate we were to have 2 sets of parents to keep us out of trouble, most of the time.    
Dad was an amazing man and I miss him dearly but he lived his life by heaven’s rules and set a great example for... Continue Reading
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Dan Manny
November 2, 2020
Jerre and Sue,
Very sorry to hear about Lloyd’s passing... he was a wonderful person always there with a warm comment and a friendly slap on the back...will miss his smile.. after such a long wonderful life we’re sure you have great memories!! Dan and Peggy Manny
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Bruce Behnke
October 30, 2020
To the Eckes Family
My condolences, thoughts and prayers to all ... I worked with Lloyd for many years although with a another local company...He was such a great person to work with ,,, I learned a great deal from him for which I will always feel very fortunate ... He ... Continue Reading
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Rita J. Nowak
October 28, 2020
Eckes Family
     My deepest sympathy and prayers.  I got to know Lloyd from the YMCA.  He loved to talk but he listened as well.  When he found out I was from Beaver Dam, the conversation turned to shoe factories and his visits to Beaver Dam Weyenberg Shoe Company.  He... Continue Reading
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Sr. Yvonne Hiess, SSND
October 28, 2020
My sympathy and prayers go out to the Eckes family on the death of Lloyd.  It was my privilege to visit and bring Jesus to this great man and his son Jerre while we  had services at Hallie Memory Care. We always included Arnetta in our prayers--I also remember Bertha.  B... Continue Reading
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Tom Kosmicki
October 27, 2020
Jerre, my condolences on the loss of your father.  He had a long wonderful life.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Chuck Cayo
October 26, 2020
My dad and I used to deer hunt with Bones. If you could call it that. If you really want to shoot a deer I suggest you don’t build a camp fire and do jumping jacks in the woods. I was 15 when I came across Bones doing the above. He was a kind, carrying, gentle man who wi... Continue Reading
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