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Daniel Eckert Obituary
Daniel L. Eckert, of Alaska, Wisconsin passed away on May 21, 2025, aged 89 years.
The youngest of 9 children born to Stanley and Clara Eckert, Dan grew up in Milwaukee, WI graduating from Bay View HS. He spent the summer following graduation working in the Yaak Valley Wilderness Area of NW Montana due to his love of the outdoors. College would have to wait as he was then drafted and served in the US Army. Following completion of his military service he received an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. His first job as a Library Asst for the Milwaukee Public Library led him to pursue a Master's degree in Library Science which he proudly earned from Louisiana State University. Dan then embarked on a 45 year career as a professional Librarian, including positions with University of Wisconsin system libraries and as an Administrative Librarian for the entire Wisconsin Valley Library System. The last 28 years of his career were spent as the Manager and Clinical Reference Researcher for Holy Family Medical Center in Manitowoc, WI.
Dan's many and varied interests included hunting, fishing, skeet shooting, politics, history and collecting antiques. He generously supported his church, Holy Rosary, and many charities.
Dan will be remembered for his devotion to his parents who he helped care for so that they could remain in their home on Alaska Lake.
Dan is survived by his sister Betty Javes (the late Don), many nieces, a nephew and numerous close friends including the Nick Bentz family, the Troy Bentz family, Dr. Sean and Marybeth Benham, Dr. Tom and Marge Keller, Dr. Aloys and Sue Tauschek, Curt Marsolek, Fred and Judie Mueller and Tom Brull.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 10:00 am -12:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12:00 pm with Fr. George Daniel officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Online condolence messages may be shared at KinnardFCS.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the LSU Foundation or Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kewaunee, Wisconsin.
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1425 Ellis Street, Kewaunee, WI 54216
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