Greg E. Eckman

Gregory E. Eckman, 52 of Moorhead, died Tuesday, February 28, 2006, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND.Greg was born on June 18, 1953 to Leon and Verna Eckman in Moorhead, MN. He grew up and attended school in Moorhead, MN, graduating from Moorhead High School in 1971. Shortly after graduation, Greg began working for American Crystal Sugar, he has worked there for the past 33 years. On August 9, 1975 he married Deedra Jacobs in Hawley, MN. Together they had two children. He loved to travel and enjoyed the time he spent each winter in Mexico. His recent passion was learning to fly. He was very close to obtaining his private pilots license. Greg will be remembered for his love of family, fun, outstanding work ethic and his ability to find humor in almost every situation. He is survived by his wife, Deedra; two sons, Jason Nikki Eckman, Fargo, ND, Jacob Eckman, Moorhead, MN; his mother, Verna Eckman, Moorhead, MN; two brothers, Lyle Eckman, Pasco, WA, Leon Sandy Eckman, Scottsdale, AZ; three sisters, Emily Carl Pierce, Moorhead, MN, Kathy Larry Kraft, New Rockford, ND, Kris Steve Seaburg, Lakeville, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Eckman and one brother, Duane Eckman.