Steven Lee Eckstein
May 10, 1952 - October 22, 2019
Obituary
BROOKLYN / CROSS PLAINS - Steven Lee "Herman" Eckstein, age 67, of Brooklyn, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at Heartland Country Village. He was born on May 10, 1952, in Madison, Wis., the son of Sylvester and Rita (Zander) Eckstein.
Steve grew up in Cross Plains and went to St. Francis Xavier Catholic School. Steve graduated from Middleton High School in 1970. After school, he worked at JC Penny's and then later worked at Springs Manufacturing for 30 years. He loved music, especially the Beatles, and played the guitar. He was a very generous person with a big heart and a great sense of humor. Steve had more than his share of friends and was loved by many.
Steve is survived by sister, Mary (Kevin) Van Kleeck; brother, Denis Eckstein; two nieces, Rita and Sara Blilie; nephew, Brian (Heather) Van Kleeck; and dear friend, Debbie Bebee-Hauri. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, James Eckstein.
A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019.
The family would like to thank UW Hospital, Heartland Country Village, and Agrace HospiceCare staff for their kind and compassionate care for Steve.
Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761
Events
Memorial Gathering
Wed Oct 30, 2019 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Middleton • 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562
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Memories
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Don & Carol Thornton
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Best Wishes on your next journey Herman.
It's been a couple years since we went to the Beatles tribute in Spring Green.
Loved the blind dancing.
Thanks for the smiles along the way.
Don & Carol Thornton
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Nicholas Volenec
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RIP Steve. My thoughts of sympathy go out to your family. Won't be that long before we all end up on this page. Have not seen you in 50 years, but always enjoyed your good energy. Good travels my friend.
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Alicia Shumate
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When I would walk into a bar alone and I would see Herman...I was no longer alone.
KB
Ken Bowar
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Rest in peace my brother. Steve or as I called him Stevie was my best friend from toddler to like middle school. Our family moved and we drifted apart but he never left my heart. I had so much fun with Stevie, playing in the creek behind the motel especially but also riding bikes, playing catch or just hanging out. They say in life it's not what you say but how you make someone feel that they remember. Stevie made me feel good. Thank you my best friend. God bless you buddy.
Ken Bowar