Dave E. Eichhorst

Dave Eichhorst, age 74, of Willmar, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 30, at his residence.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by his celebration of life service at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 13, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. Interment will be at Cloverleaf Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

Dave was born on September 12, 1951, in Montevideo, Minnesota, the son of Louis and Marion (Pederson) Eichhorst. He grew up in Montevideo, graduated from Montevideo High School in 1969 and attended Pipestone Masonry School. On June 17, 1972, Dave was united in marriage to Jackie Awe. They lived briefly in Montevideo before making their home in the Willmar community. Dave worked for Pederson Construction and WSW Construction prior to owning and operating Eagle Lake Masonry. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church and the Local Masonry Union.

Dave and Jackie enjoyed lake life, living on Eagle Lake and later on Willmar Lake. They also enjoyed spending many winters in Harlingen, Texas. Dave's hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping, attending the local car races and jigsaw puzzles.

Dave will be remembered for his honest hard-working work ethic. He took great pride in his masonry work, which is now continued by his son, Brian.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jackie; two sons, Brian (and Jessica) Eichhorst of New London and Brandon (and Rachel) Eichhorst of Willmar; six grandchildren, Ella, Owen, Axel, Isaac, Carson and Kianna; and one brother, John (and Jennifer) Eichhorst of Bolinas, California, besides other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.