Gayle H. Eckman, 76, Lincoln, died Monday (5-26-08). Born Pawnee City, NE (7-19-1931) to Edgar Vance and Daisymae (Thompson) Eckman. Former Business Owner & School Administrator – Crete High School & American Samoa. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Member: American Legion Post #3.
Family members include wife: Tolu; daughters, son-in-law: Irene Eckman; Kerry Ryan; Daisymae and Mark Brayton, all of Lincoln; sons, daughters-in-law: Jeffry Eckman, Waverly; Scott and Kim Eckman, Duluth, MN; Robert and Mari Manuma Eckman, Anthem, AZ; Mark and Candace Eckman, San Diego, CA; 15 grandchildren: Nicholas, Shanna, Jessica, Tara, Robert, Jr., Zachary, Kyle, Casey, Chad, Chase, Morgan, Madison, Mason, Cassandra, Samantha; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, sister-in-law: Ned and Jan Eckman, Lincoln; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, grandson – Niko.
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday (5-31-08) St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1621 Superior St. Pastor Dan Safarik officiating. Burial in Pawnee City Cemetery.
Memorials to the family.
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday with family greeting friends from 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. at Roper and Sons, 4300 ‘O’ Street and one hour prior to service time at the Church.