Richard Louis Eckman Obituary
We bid farewell to Richard Louis Eckman of Kimball, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 5, 2025 at the age of 88. Richard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Louis Eckman to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Reuben Eckman and Ardis Eckman (Boire); his wife Janet Stelton; his sister Lois Wills (Kenneth); and his sister-in-law Arlene Eckman.
He is survived by: his children, Shari Goff (Ed) of Maple Lake, Jed Eckman (Gay Linn) of Bruce, SD, Penny Blanchard (Robert) of Kimball, Melissa Goodfellow (Geff) of Bruce, SD and Faye Nelson (Vern) of Cokato; his grandchildren, Adrienne Edmonson (Pete), Justin Goff (Jess), Erin Ehlert (Nate), Devin Goff, Dylan Eckman, Colton Eckman (Christa), Kylie Horstman (Jesse), Lane Blanchard, Weston Blanchard, Carl Blanchard, Jace Goodfellow, Cade Goodfellow, Chance Goodfellow, Jake Goodfellow (Cora), Carrie Nelson, Jubal Nelson, Reuben Nelson and JennyGrace Nelson; his great grandchildren, Camden, Ashton, Amelia, Leonardo, Adelle Edmonson, Ayden, Paisley Goff, AveryAnn, Jet, Max Ehlert and Madelinn Horstman; his grandchild Kittie Fenlason; his siblings, Joanne Olson (Don) and Robert Eckman; and his siblings-in-law, Joe Froehling and Betty Lou Hoeft. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and neighbors.
Visitation was held on Thursday, March 13th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, March 14th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Kimball Christian Church (241 Hwy 55, Kimball, MN 55353). A prayer was held on Thursday, March 13th 2025 at 6:30 PM at the same location. A memorial service was held on Friday, March 14th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
