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Erwin Eckert Obituary

Eckert, Erwin "Erv" Retired Teamster (Local 200) drove himself to Eternal Life Saturday, June 20, 2006, to join his beloved wife Fern (Schrader) to continue their journey together until the end of time. Lovingly survived by his (their) 5 children, Cindy (Charles) Kuehl, Tom E. (Teri) Eckert, Linda (Brian) Rieck, JoAnn (Tim) Long and Gail (Randy) Gesell. Dear brother of Henry Eckert, Adline Lilach, the late Alfred (Pricilla) Eckert, Martha Kosikowski and Lillian Schultz. Also loved by 8 grandchildren, Allen, Dorie, Adam, Danny, Doug, Alex, Ashlee, Garrick; relatives, friends and co-workers. Special thanks to Lefty Buth and Elizabeth Nickelson (and family) for all their years of friendship and support. Born in Milwaukee, WI Erv lived, loved and labored, and died peacefully at his home in West Allis. Erv was very proud of his military service as a U.S. MP stationed in Germany. A simple man; wife 1st, children, work, relatives and friends, always leaving personal interests last. All of us will miss Erv (Pa) dearly. Erv's family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, June 20 at Schaff Funeral Home, 60th and Lincoln Ave., from 4:30PM to the Service at 7PM. Burial will take place on Wednesday, June 21, at 10AM, at Highland Memorial Cemetery, 168th and Greenfield Ave., Brookfield, WI.

SCHAFF FUNERAL HOME 5920 W. Lincoln Ave. 414-541-7533

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 18, 2006.

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Gail Regeth

June 28, 2006

To Gail, Randy, Ashley and Gerrick

I am thinking about all of you and I am sorry for your loss. I am hear for all of you, if you need me. With Love Your Special Friend Gail

Leslie Moore

June 27, 2006

Though the years went by and we knew one another less, my heart always held a special place for my favorite uncle. God speed on your next journey.

June 20, 2006

To Our Dear Friend JoAnn, we are sorry for your loss, your Father will be missed. Please know we are always here for you.

Sincerely,

your "special" coworkers.

Terry Vetsch

June 20, 2006

Erv. You have been the best neighbor and freind, that a man could ask for. I would like to thank you and Fern for all the kindness you have shown to my family and I. Thanks for letting my boys play in the jeep when they were young. Thanks for all the great stories.



God bless you and your family

Adeline Lilach

June 18, 2006

Baby Brother: I miss you so much, you were the one I could talk to the most. Adeline Lilach

Tracy Lilach

June 18, 2006

Uncle Erv you were the "glue" although unseen, you will be missed more than you know.

gail gesell

June 18, 2006

Thanx for being my everything pa for 39 years. Tell ma I love her and miss her too! Gail

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