Cecelia M Eckert

Cecelia M. Eckert, 84, Bismarck, passed away on January 4, 2012, at Medcenter One Hospital, Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, January 7, at Church of St. Mary, Bismarck, with Rev. Gene Lindemann officiating. Burial will be in Mandan Union Cemetery, Mandan. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm Friday at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck, where a rosary/vigil will begin at 7:00 pm. Cecelia was born August 29, 1927, in Mandan, ND, the daughter of Phillip and Frances Froelich Berger. She married Anton M. Eckert on June 9, 1947, and together they had six children during their 20 years of marriage. Cecelia dedicated her life to raising her six children, whom she was so proud of. She worked at Farm City Grocery Store for several years before working at Will-Moore Elementary School, where she retired from. She was an Elvis Presley fan and collected Elvis Presley memorabilia. She lived at Crescent Manor and spent many enjoyable hours visiting with the residents. Cecelia is survived by her children, Roger Barb Eckert, Fargo, Toni Gary Riveland, Bismarck, Deb Mark Mosolf, Bismarck, Bob Candy Eckert, Mandan, Carla Rick Rasmussen, Detroit Lakes, MN, and Tracy Mark Geohring, Janesville, WI; her grandchildren, Scott Eckert, Kim Rick Nelson, Shannon Angie Mosolf, Amber Jeff Lovdal, Ashley Eckert and Robby Jody Eckert; her eight great-grandchildren, Jerod Eckert, Madysen Mosolf and Ashtyn Mosolf, Andrew and Gabriel Lovdal, Emmey and Bobby Eckert and a very special great-granddaughter, Miranda Nelson; her step grandchildren, Chris and Amy Rasmussen and Ryan, Carlie Riveland, Shaun and Vicki Riveland, Justin Riveland, Jessica and Kevin Williams; step great-grandchildren, Tayler and Reid Rasmussen, Jaron and Elliana Riveland, Elliott Riveland, Ayden Schmidt and Stella and Taylor Williams; her brothers, Clemens Val Berger, OR, and Eugene Berger, AZ; and her sister-in-law, Jo Berger, WA. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Robert "Bob" and infant, Kenneth; daughter-in-law, JoAnn Eckert and grandson, Christopher Eckert. Cecelia's family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff at St. Gabriel's and Medcenter One for their loving care.

Cecelia M Eckert

August 29, 1927 - January 4, 2012