Steven A Eckwright

Steven Allen Eckwright, aged 67 passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Mayo Health System, La Crosse, with his loved ones by his sideHe was a loving husband, father, brother, papa and friend. He was born in Eau Claire on July 21, 1957 to Robert and Deanna (Drews) Eckwright. He married Wendy Eckwright on September 7, 1989. He worked at Walmart DC for over 25 years. Steve 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. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. Steve loved traveling with his beloved wife going to thrift sales and antiquing from state to state. Steve is survived by his 5 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 is 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 at Eleva Lutheran Church on Monday March 3, 2025 at 10:00AM until the time of service at 11:00AM. Burial will follow at East Bennett Valley Cemetery.