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E. Eckhoff Obituary
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cole Camp, Mo., with the Rev. Jim Brammeier and the Rev. Todd Kollbaum officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Cole Camp. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cole Camp with visitation afterward. A memorial service will take place March 18 at Anchorage Lutheran Church.
Kent was born Oct. 25, 1949, in Cole Camp, to Erwin and Dorothy (Dieckmann) Eckhoff.
He was married to Kathryn Fritz on June 19, 1993, in Anchorage.
Kent attended Trinity Lutheran School and Benton County R-1 High School in Cole Camp. He graduated from Central Missouri University in Warrensburg, Mo., with a bachelor's degree in business. In 1982, Kent moved to Anchorage, where he was a member of Anchorage Lutheran Church.
He was a property casualty insurance broker for Willis Corroon until 2000 and was employed with Marsh USA.
Kent enjoyed golfing, hunting, driving, exploring the world, reading newspapers and cuddling with his children while watching Westerns.
His family wrote: "He was a great husband, dad, grandfather, son, brother, brother-in-law and friend. He loved his family, and his faith in Jesus Christ our Lord was unwavering. He lived his life with honesty, integrity, humor, and expecting no one to give less than their best."
Besides his wife, he is survived by his parents of Cole Camp; three daughters and a son-in-law, Jane Eckhoff and Faith Eckhoff of Anchorage and Heidi and Craig Westermier of Cole Camp; son and daughter-in-law, Kristopher and Lynn Eckhoff, sister and brother-in-law, Mona and Allan Ipsen, all of Cole Camp; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark Eckhoff of Cole Camp, Kevin and Karen Eckhoff of Independence, Mo., and Kerry and Tammy Eckhoff of Cole Camp; five grandchildren, Taylor and Kole Eckhoff and Hanna, Gage and Quinn Westermier, all of Cole Camp; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Otto and Dora Eckhoff and Otto and Hulda Dieckmann; and uncles, Raymond Eckhoff, Rufus Eckhoff and Melvin Dieckmann.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be given to Triple Creek Golf Course in Cole Camp, Anchorage Lutheran Church new hymnal fund, or Lutheran Social Services of Alaska in care of Fox Funeral Home in Cole Camp.
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Les Daenzer
March 24, 2008
Kathryn,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I had heard of Kent’s illness and had included him in my prayers and now I have just heard of his death and am deeply saddened. I considered Kent a dear and close friend. Seeing you and Kent last spring was like 20 years hadn’t passed. Kent was the ultimate friend. Many of my memories of him all include fun - playing softball, golfing or just visiting. His smile, good humor and compassion will be missed. The grief over the loss of Kent is, however, quickly overshadowed with the knowledge that he had a strong faith in the risen Christ with whom he now enjoys eternal peace and rest. May that always give you comfort and strength.
Bob Mick
March 18, 2008
Kathryn, Jane, and Faith: I am sad to hear of Kent's passing. I am very happy to have known and worshiped with him at Anchorage Lutheran Church. His soft humor will also be remembered.
Mark and Lisa Susich
March 17, 2008
Kathryn, Jane and Faith,
Our deepest sympathy at your loss. Kent was a charming and charismatic person. God bless you,
Mark, Lisa, Alex and Gabby Susich
Penny May
March 15, 2008
Kent and I studied together for several years to earn our CPCU designation. He was always the professional. I admired his intelligence and loved his quiet humor. We had our quarterly CPCU Society meeting this week and have made a donation in Kent's memory to the CPCU Lohman Education Foundation. He will be missed. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you .
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Celina Morris
March 11, 2008
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sometimes there are those special people in life who help shape the person you become and help you choose what paths you take. Kent was one of those people. He was always a great mentor and friend. He will definitey be missed.
Keith Laughlin
March 11, 2008
I was saddened to hear of Kent's passing. My prayers are with your family.
Anne Ryan
March 11, 2008
Dear Eckhoff Family: As a fellow West Coast Missourian I have enjoyed working and trading old Mizzou stories with Kent over the last couple of years. He was such a wonderful and decent man. I am very sorry for your loss and am thinking of all of you. God Bless.
Randy Hendrix
March 9, 2008
I was saddened to hear of Kent's passing. Kent handled the insurance for many of my clients over the years. We became friends and played golf together. He was the ultimate professional. He was a man of the highest integrity. I will miss him.
Mike Monagle
March 7, 2008
Over the past couple of years, I had numerous business dealings with Kent. I am not surprised to find out that he had an active and deep faith life. It was certainly evident in my dealings with him. He was always personable and professional. I know that this comes from a deep relationship with our Lord, through the presence of the Holy Spirit.
To the Eckhoff family, I wish to extend my deepest condolences for your loss. I pray that the Lord may comfort you in your grief. Fear not for Kent though. I know, as he did, that because of his faith, he rests in our Lord.
Fred & Laurie Chadwick
March 5, 2008
Kathryn,
Laurie & I were very saddened to hear of Kent's passing. He was one of the most compassionate and finest individuals I ever had the pleasure of working with. Kathryn, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful girls, Jane and Faith. May God be with all three of you. Our love.
March 5, 2008
Dear Kathryn, Jane & Faith,
We are so sorry to learn of Kent's death. He was such a kind and gentle man. We hope you find strength in all the days to come and peace. He will always be with you. We pray for you all daily.
Sincerely,
Scott & Meg Smith and Kaylin & Justine
Dale Lindstrom
March 5, 2008
His infectious smile, good nature, humor and outgoing attitude towards life are my memories of Kent. May you rest in peace my friend!
Cheryl Fullerton
March 4, 2008
Kent was a man of honor and integrity. Will miss his sense of humor and quick smile. May the God of comfort envelop Kathryn, Kent's children, family and friends with love and peace, knowing that he has passed from this world and entered the presence of our Lord and Savior.
Susan & Mike Cuzzocreo
March 4, 2008
We are sorry to hear the news about Kent. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need Kathryn. I didn't know Kent personally. Through your words about him I could tell he was a great person who'll be missed. Take care,
Ruth Dubinsky
March 4, 2008
We are all saddened by Kent's death, but are comforted by knowing he is in heaven with his heavenly Father. We will miss him, especially in the summer time. Love to Kathryn, Jane and Faith, The Dubinsky's
Mike & Lori Messenger
March 3, 2008
Kathryn and Family,
It saddened us deeply to learn of Kent's passing. May God console and comfort you.
Kris Whitters
March 3, 2008
To say that Kent was a gentleman is an understatement. He was one of the kindest and most gracious individuals I've ever met. Hearing of his love for his wife and children couldn't help but bring a smile to your face. It was an honor working with him.
Carl Williams
March 3, 2008
I knew Kent from a business perspective and he was always the consummate professional. He will be missed.
Carl Williams
Lois & Al Basler
March 2, 2008
We always enjoyed Kent's smile - he had it for everyone. He was a great father, husband and a great person at church. He had a very strong faith, and we mix our sorrow with the faith that Kent is now with our Savior.
Blessings to the family
Betty Brown
March 2, 2008
He was one the kindness men I have ever known. His love for his family and friends knew no bounds.
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