Raymond John Eckerly III Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Raymond John Eckerly III of Bemidji, Minnesota, who passed away on February 12, 2025 at the age of 67. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Dorothy Marie Presley; his parents, Raymond Jr. Eckerly-Stephens and Mona Eckerly-Stephens (Green); his sister Kathy Johnson; and his nephew Travis Johnson.

He is survived by: his children, Lisa Presley-Peterson of Cannon Falls, Lynn Schafer of Cannon Falls and Frederick John Presley of Bemidji; his siblings, Monika Eckerly (Mickey), Delores Siebert, Mark Eckerly (Renee) and Jay Stephens (Rachell); his grandchildren, Leigha Presley, Shannon Groth, Cale Peterson, Cody Wichser and Cole Anderson; and his great grandchild Lily Wichser.

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