Steven “Steve” A. Eckwright
Steven “Steve” Allen Eckwright, 67, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Mayo Health System, La Crosse, with his loved ones by his side.
Steve was a loving husband, father, brother, papa and friend. He was born in Eau Claire, July 21, 1957, to Robert and Deanna (Drews) Eckwright. He married Wendy Eckwright, September 7, 1989. Steve worked at Walmart DC for over 25 years. He supported his community through the Eleva-Strum Lions Club, doing music in the park and many other activities. He was an avid Wisconsin sports fan from the Packers, Brewers, Badgers, Bucks, and going to his grandchildren’s sporting events. Steve enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. He loved traveling with his beloved wife, going to thrift sales and antiquing from state to state.
Steve is survived by his five children: Amy (Jimmy) Mikolon of Cameron, Steven (Jodi) Eckwright of Foster, Peggy (Rob) Gibson of Eau Claire, Brandi (Mike) Wolf of Strum, Sara Eckwright of Eleva; his grandchildren: Zoe, Hailey, Kyra, Cassell, Cody, Kayla, Bret, Colt, Mikael, Kade, and Quilla; siblings: Mary Eckwright of Eau Claire, Terry (Deb) Eckwright of Rock Falls, Merlin Yarrington of MS, Cindy (Joe) LaLonde of Milwaukee, Jeff (Kathy) Eckwright of Augusta, Lori Eckwright of Strum, David Eckwright of Strum, Chris (Brent) Cagle of Rock Falls; in-laws: Cheryl Dancause of NH, Robin (Mark) Crossley of RI, Tracy (Lionel) Motta of RI, Al (Deb) Brantner of Eleva, Teri (Dorin) Knudtson of Eleva, Bruce (Flo) Brantner of Eleva, Mike (Karrie) Brantner of Strum, Roger (Sue) Brantner of Eleva; long-time best friend, Deb Brain of Strum; and many other family and friends.
Steve was preceded in death by the love of his life, Wendy Eckwright; parents, Robert and Deanna Eckwright; brother, Robert Eckwright Jr.; sister, Theresa Yarrington; grandparents, Walter and Marcella (Meiers) Drews; grandparents, Harry and Marie Eckwright; in-laws: James and Bernice Wik, Barbara (Bramble) Wik; brother-in-law, James Wik Jr.
A memorial gathering and service will be held Monday, March 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m., at Eleva Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at East Bennett Valley Cemetery.
Talbot Family Funeral Homes assisted the family. www.talbotfuneralhomes.com
