Obituary of Randy Ecklund

Randy Ecklund passed away unexpectedly in his home at the age of 75 on November 22, 2023 with his wife and son at his side. He was born March 27,1948 to Clarence and Charlotte Ecklund. Randy graduated from Proctor High School in 1966 later enlisting in the US Navy where he served with the Seabees MCB 6 and 40 from 1967 to 1970.

Randy went on to marry his high school sweetheart Jane Swanstrom on May 18, 1968 settling down in Twig to build a home and raise a family. Working for Ecklund Brother Construction and later Ulland Brothers, Randy was a longtime member of Operating Engineers Local 49, Charter member of the VFW in Carlton, and NRA member.

Randy enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether it was riding horses, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling or hunting. He enjoyed a cup of coffee on the deck overlooking the river on a cool fall morning with his dog at his side. But what he enjoyed most was spending time with family and watching his grandchildren grow.

He was preceded in death by his father Clarence Ecklund (2004) and mother Charlotte Ecklund (2018).

Surviving relatives include his wife Jane, children, Eric ( Pam ) Ecklund of Saginaw, Randi ( Matt ) Golden of Saginaw, grandchildren Logan ( Macy ) Ecklund, Megan Ecklund and Zachary Golden, great grandson Dallen Ecklund, sister Susan ( Lee ) Hieb, brother Scott ( Stacy ) Ecklund along with many nieces and nephews.

Gathering of family and friends from 2pm to 3pm with a celebration of life to follow will be held on December 8th at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Twig Mn. Meal to follow celebration. The family has requested in lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Trails4Transplants