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Fred Eick Obituary
December 12, 1939 - September 27, 2024
Fred Arthur "Bud" Eick Jr., aged 84, of rural Ontario, WI, passed away in a farming accident on September 27, 2024. Born on December 12, 1939, in Denver, Iowa, to the late Fredrick Henry Eick Sr. and Leota Minnie Niemeyer.
In June of 1961, he married Mary Maloy, and together they welcomed four children into the world. Although their paths later diverged, Fred's commitment to his family never wavered.
He is survived by his children, Jeff (Mary Lou) Eick of Denver, CO, Linda (Bryan) Call of Westby, Betty (Eric) Olson of La Crosse, and Kathy (David) Clark of Westby. His legacy continues through his grandchildren, Ted, Jason (Cassandra), Jennifer, Josh (Christina), Justin (Rachel), Brittany (Matthew), Taylor, Kyle (Angie), and Ryan, as well as his great-grandchildren, Waylon, Olivia, Luella, Kolton, Chase, Miles, and Noah. Fred also leaves behind his longtime significant other, Marijean Sebranek, who brought him companionship for 38 years and a coworker in farming in her son, Jeremy Hutchison. (Jeremy and his grandson Jason were crucial partners in maintaining his beloved farm and livestock.
Fred is further survived by his siblings, Lavonne Barber, Roger (Carol) Eick, Ervin (Tracy) Eick, Shirley (Mike) Mahan, Mervin (Pete) Eick, Debra (Raymond) Mahan, and Daniel Eick. His extended family includes many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Preceding Fred in death were his parents and two brothers, Larry and Carl Eick.
Online Condolences may be expressed at www.vossfh.com.
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