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Gregory ECKERT Obituary

Passed away December 30, 2023 Survived by wife and partner, Diane (Ellis); proud Dad of Andy Eckert, Erin Eckert, Craig (Liz Watzl) Nelson. Loving Papa to Mallory Garofalo, Callie Kroska, Lucas Nelson, JoJo Nelson, and Ethan Kennedy. Also survived by siblings, Marg (Don) Rice, Pat (Laura) Eckert, Dewey (Joan) Eckert; in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Ione Eckert. No service to be held. Private family interment. Johnson Peterson Funeral Home 651-222-3220 [email protected]

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Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 7, 2024.

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Terri and Dan Pierce

January 13, 2024

Diane and family, I am so sorry for your loss, thinking of you in this sad time.

Debbie and Tim Spande

January 7, 2024

May Heaven have an endless supply of potato chips for you, Greg.
You are forever loved and missed.
" In the winds of eternity, your spirit shall forever ride."

Colleen Schwab

January 7, 2024

Diane - I am so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Colleen Schwab (former neighbor)

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