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Leslie Dale “Les” Eckhard

Birth	:	2 Apr 1926 Milford, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	23 Mar 2015 Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA
Burial	:	Seward Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9296989, -97.0986023
Plot	:	Addition: Moffitt, Row: 5
Description	:	Leslie Dale Eckhard, 88, Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on March 23, 2015, in Shreveport. He was born on April 2, 1926 in Milford, Nebraska, the son of Francis William and Velma "Leta" (Collier) Eckhard. Les graduated from Seward High School in 1944 and entered into the U.S. Navy serving until the end of WWII. He attended Coyne Electrical Vocational School in Chicago. He returned to Nebraska working as an electrician in Seward, Lincoln and advanced into management in electrical construction, becoming a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) local 265. Les was united in marriage to... Read More	Leslie Dale Eckhard, 88, Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on March 23, 2015, in Shreveport. He was born on April 2, 1926 in Milford, Nebraska, the son of Francis William and Velma "Leta" (Collier) Eckhard. Les graduated from Seward High School in 1944 and entered into the U.S. Navy serving until the end of WWII. He attended Coyne Electrical Vocational School in Chicago. He returned to Nebraska working as an electrician in Seward, Lincoln and advanced into management in electrical construction, becoming a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) local 265. Les was united in marriage to Dorothy Dey on August 14, 1953 in Seward, Nebraska. To this union three children were born, James Alan, Jean Ann, and Richard Dale. His construction work took the family to many locations until he and Dorothy retired and made their home in Shreveport, Louisiana. Les was a Mason and an active member of El Karubah Shrine. Les was preceded in death by: his parents, Francis "Tiger" and Leta Eckhard; and his daughter-in-law, Robin Eckhard. Les is survived by: his wife, Dorothy; his children and their spouses, James Eckhard, Jean Ann and Russ Wheelock, Richard and Michelle Eckhard; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Carl Page; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lou Ann and Floyd Abele; nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Graveside service and inurnment at Seward Cemetery, Seward, Nebraska. Obituary information from Zabka Funeral Home, Seward, Nebraska.

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Leslie Dale “Les” Eckhard's memorial is located at: Seward Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA.
When did Leslie Dale “Les” Eckhard death?
Leslie Dale “Les” Eckhard death on 23 Mar 2015 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA
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Latitude: 40.9296989
Longitude: -97.0986023

Family Members:

Parent

Francis William Eckhard

(1906 - 2001)

Velma Leta Collier Eckhard

(1909 - 2003)

Spouse

Dorothy R Eckhard

(1932 - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Seward Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9296989, -97.0986023

2. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9193993, -97.0952988

3. Anderson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9016991, -97.1442032

4. Immanuel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9664001, -97.1686020

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Coordinate: 40.9668999, -97.1686020

6. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9880981, -97.0444031

7. Germantown Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9444008, -96.9966965

8. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9369011, -96.9869003

9. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0057983, -97.0430984

10. Faith Lutheran East Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8572000, -97.0044000

11. Tamora Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9021988, -97.2300034

12. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8878000, -96.9725000

13. Our Redeemer Lutheran Country Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9670000, -97.2282000

14. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8292007, -97.0550003

15. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery North
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Coordinate: 40.9886000, -97.2165000

16. First Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8292000, -97.1492000

17. Ruby Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ruby, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8131000, -97.0827000

18. Mound Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8573380, -97.2344200

19. Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9261017, -96.9289017

20. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9077988, -96.9297028

21. Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8137000, -97.0057000

22. Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7997000, -97.1578000

23. Oak Grove Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9947014, -96.9381027

24. Union Cemetery
Dwight, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0755997, -97.0419006