Craig Alan Eckfeld's Obituary
Craig Alan Eckfeld, 74, of Onsted, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, Jackson. Craig’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Eineder Funeral Homes - Brooklyn Chapel (137 S. Main Street, Brooklyn, MI)
He was born on June 1, 1948, in Grosse Point Park, Michigan to Carleton and Natalie (Merica) Eckfeld. Craig was a Monroe High graduate of 1966 and a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a BA in Geography and Geology. He was co-owner of Wilson Associates in Chelsea. Craig loved to golf and relax at his home on the lake. He was also a huge Detroit Tigers fan. In his earlier years, he enjoyed taking motorcycle trips and fishing with his friends. Craig took great pride in working in his garden and canning the vegetables. He also treasured babysitting his friends dog “Eva”. They developed a special bond. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Craig is survived by his siblings, Brian Eckfeld and Joan (Randy) Jackson; and a nephew, Matt (Aarti Ogirala) Eckfeld. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carleton and Natalie.
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