Eugene Melvin Eckstein

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Eugene Eckstein was born to John and Mabel Eckstein. He farmed with his father upon completing 8th grade. In 1936 he entered into the U.S. Navy and served 4 years aboard the U.S. S. Langley as a deep sea diver. He re-entered the Navy in 1944 and served until Dec. 1945. After the war, Eugene farmed for his dad. In 1952, he started farming on his own for 3 years near Morris. In 1954, he moved south of Hancock where he farmed until 1970.

He was united in marriage to Junice Timmerman on Feb. 7, 1970. He and Junice farmed together until 1972. He then retired from farming and was employed as a carpenter for 10 years. He retired in 1983 and moved to Hancock.

Eugene enjoyed traveling, hobbies, playing cards, hunting, fishing, carpentry, yard work and his family. He served in the VFW and American Legion for 50+ years and served proudly as a member of the Hancock color guard.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Dorothy Osterman, one sister, two brothers, one step son-in-law and one grandson. He is survived by his loving wife: Junice; three stepchildren and their spouses; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; eight sisters; two brothers; one uncle and several nieces and nephews.

Family/Spouse: Dorothy Mae Osterman. Dorothy was born on 28 Jun 1920 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota, USA; died on 3 Apr 1969 in , Stevens County, Minnesota, USA; was buried in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota, USA. Lakeside Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eugene married Junice Rose Birhanzel on 7 Feb 1970. Junice was born on 21 Jun 1927 in , Swift County, Minnesota, USA; died on 19 Apr 2006 in Buffalo, Wright County, Minnesota, USA; was buried in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota, USA. Lakeside Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]