Lyle Eckberg

Eckberg,

Lyle J., age 86, of Stillwater, died peacefully on Friday morning, in the loving presence of his three children. Preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Margaret S. Eckberg; infant son, John; and brother, William. He will be sadly missed by son, David and wife Stacy Einck of Stillwater; daughter, Ann K. Chapman and husband Tom of Portland, OR; son, Charles and wife Deborah of Woodbury; cherished grandchildren, Tyler, Katherine, Elizabeth, Joshua, Elaine, Noah, Margaret, and Amy; sister, Zelda Grane; brother, Robert; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Eckberg was the founder of Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff, and Vierling, PLLP, now the largest law firm in Washington, County. He completed his undergraduate education at Gustavus Adolphus College. He received his L.L.B. from St. Paul College of Law and his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. He proudly served his Country in the European Theater of Operations during WWII. He was actively engaged in the practice of law for over 50 years and was instrumental in incorporating various cities within Washington County. He was a former member of the Board of Governers of the Minnesota Bar Association, Past President of the 19th District and Washington County Bar Associations and the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. He sat on the Board of Directors for Cosmopolitan State Bank for over 25 years. Lyle also helped organize Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. The family extends their gratitude to his partners, associates and staff and in particular, his Legal Assistant, Karen Stolzmann. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Boutwell's Landing, Lakeview Hospital, Greeley Health Care Center, The Lakeview Hospice Team, The Pillars hospice and Dr. Wayne Carlson, his Physician and friend. A Celebration of Lyle's Life will be held on Tuesday, 11:00 A.M. at TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 115 North Fourth Street, Stillwater. Interment Fairview Cemetery. Family will receive friends Monday, 5:00-8:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW, 6061 North Osgood at Highway 36, Stillwater, and also one hour prior to the service at church. Memorials are preferred. Bradshaw, 6061 Osgood Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 651-439-5511