bago Industries in Forest City after 20 years of employment. He is survived by his three children, Lacie, Abagail and Devon Eckert of Garner; brothers, Ross Eckert of Coon Rapids, MN, Emery Eckert of Cedar Falls, Ervin "Pete" Eckert of Crystal, MN, Robert "Bob" Eckert of Anoka, MN and Marvin Eckert of Austin, MN; sisters, Donna Ciavarelli of Grafton, Jane Bork of Grafton, Judy Hrdlecka of Grafton, Gloria (Goldie) Cole of Big Fork, MN and Connie Fossey of St. Ansgar; aunts; uncles; nieces, nephews; and cousins. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Thera Betsinger.