Lawrence Eckhoff

Ocheyedan, Iowa

Lawrence Eckhoff, age 92, of Ocheyedan, Iowa, died on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Osceola Regional Health Center at Sibley, IA.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Jurrens Funeral Home - Andringa Funeral Chapel with Pastor Josh Lucas, officiating. Burial will follow at Ocheyedan Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Lawrence Harry Eckhoff was born on July 10, 1930 in Henning, MN, to Henry and Hilda (Klever) Eckhoff. Lawrence attended #8 Country School. He grew up on a farm North of Henning, Minnesota and moved with his family to rural Melvin in 1935.

He was united in marriage to Esther Ann Stahl on August 30, 1958 in Hartley, Iowa. They made their home near Melvin, Iowa before moving to Ocheyedan in November of 1985.

Lawrence enjoyed farming, which he did his entire life. He also enjoyed attending Threshing bees, riding his bike, playing solitaire, trains and airplanes. After retiring from farming, Lawrence and Esther enjoyed spending their winters in McAllen, TX. Lawrence served 2 years in the United States Military, being drafted in February of 1952. He spent 18 months in Germany during the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged in February of 1954.
    
Lawrence is survived by one step son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Delores Stahl of Lake Park, IA; one brother, Bill Eckhoff of Sibley, IA; 2 granddaughters: Denise and husband Blake Wysong of Beaver Creek, MN, and their children: Avery and Gavin; Danette and husband Nathan Forbes of Harris, IA, and their children: Skylar, Kilyn and Chayce; step-sisters, Marlene Ferrel and Lorraine Ferrel; along with extended family and friends.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Hilda Eckhoff, and wife, Esther Eckhoff, step son Theron Stahl, and brother, Vernon Eckhoff.

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