Stu Eickelberg
Monday, October 11, 1943
Date of Death:
Friday, April 28, 2023
Age:
79 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday May 11, 2023
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Friday May 12, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Christ United Methodist Church [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Friday May 12, 2023
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Christ United Methodist Church [ view map ]
Monday, October 11, 1943
Date of Death:
Friday, April 28, 2023
Age:
79 years old
Monday, October 11, 1943
Date of Death:
Friday, April 28, 2023
Age:
79 years old
Stu Eickelberg
Eugene Stuart (Stu) Eickelberg Jr. – Lake City, MN
Stu Eickelberg, 79, of Lake City, MN, passed into the Lord’s arms on Friday, April 28, 2023. He was at home, surrounded by his beloved wife of 55 years and his four daughters.
Stu was born October 11, 1943 in Berwyn, IL to Eugene Stuart and Gracia (Tibbals) Eickelberg. He grew up in West Bend, WI, spending summers at the lake cottage with his family. He developed a life-long love for the Packers and Door County cherries. He graduated from Luther College in 1965 with a degree in Biology and Chemistry. After graduating he started his first job at Mayo Clinic, where he met the love of his life, Diana. On December 9, 1967, he married Diana L. Claude at Christ United Methodist Church in Rochester, MN. They lived on a farm in rural Rochester until 2002, where they raised their family and a host of animals. Stu retired from the Mayo Clinic in October 2009, after 44 years. His last position, administrator for Mayo medical transport, was his dream job, allowing him to work closely with helicopter, airplane and ambulance services.
Stu and Diana spent many weekends and weeks enjoying the beauty and peacefulness of lake life at their cabin in Minong, WI. Travel and experiences were important to Stu. He traveled internationally for work to Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. Stu and Diana traveled extensively, especially enjoying the thousands of miles driven around the U.S., a European cruise, a family cruise to Alaska celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and an unstructured trip through France.
Stu loved so many things and always had a project or idea in the works. Some of his many interests included serving his church and community, golfing, reading, cars, airplanes, problem-solving, the newest technology, writing poetry, telling jokes, and visiting friends and family around the country. His main love was his wife Diana and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Diana, four daughters, Kristin (Chris) Fleming of Palmyra, WI, Gina (Todd) Nelson of Rogers, MN, Jennifer (Greg) Sell of Rosemount, MN and Kimberly (Ed) Dunn of Roseville, MN; ten grandchildren: Stuart, Sydney, Jacob, Katy, Xavier, Natalie, Amelia, Camille, Joe, and Caroline; his sister Anne Kimmerling of McCall, ID and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by both parents and his brother Tom.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. at Macken Funeral Home and on Friday, May 12 at 10 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Rochester, with the memorial service starting at 11:00 a.m.
Memorials are preferred to the Christ United Methodist Church Foundation, American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.
Condolences
The family of Stu Eickelberg has received the following condolences.
Dear Eickelberg family,
When I think of Stu, joy is what comes to my mind first. The sparkle in his eye and the positive outlook he brought to all of us who knew and worked with him was his uniquely wonderful hallmark. I hope and trust that the countless great memories you have with this fine man will help you through this time of loss and beyond. Know he was treasured as a friend and colleague by many, many people.
Diana,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time. Stu was a truly great administrative colleague. He always brought a smile and a positive attitude to all meetings. It was a pleasure working and partnering with him. It made me smile when I read how much he enjoyed he final position. Best wishes.
Steve & Mary
Diana, my heart is heavy for you and your family with the passing of Stu. He certainly fought his cancer with determination to live. I will miss his humor and mischievous smile. You are in my thoughts and Prayers. Love Anne Dery
Diana I am so sorry to hear this and I want you to know that I am sending my condolences and sympathies to you and your family. I will always remember working with you at Methodist and how much Stu and your family meant to you, just wonderful. God’s love and support will always be with you.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Beier
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Stu was instrumental in my youth, especially as a newcomer to Rochester. I had the honor of being a part of his team through service projects and his wisdom shared carries through my thoughts to this day. He touched many lives, but what is even more remarkable is the lives he has touched though others. His influence and grace continues through to my children, and I will not forget his impact. Thank you, Stu.
My deepest condolences to Stu’s family. I had the joy and privilege of working with Stu on several projects during my own career at Mayo, and I will cherish fond memories of those interactions. Stu was a dedicated colleague and a man with a truly optimistic and irrepressible way of making things better.
Henry A. Homburger,MD
My deepest condolences to Stu’s family. I had the joy and privilege of working with Stu on several projects during my own career at Mayo, and I will cherish fond memories of those interactions. Stu was a dedicated colleague and a man with a truly optimistic and irrepressible way of making things better.
Henry A. Homburger,MD
Dear Diana and Family,
I have so many memories of Stu from CUMC over the 30 years I worked there. Every time he called, the only thing he had to say was "This is Stu E!" And his warm and wonderful smile. If you ever got a hug from Stu, you knew you'd been hugged! What a good, good, man. His presence will be missed by so many. Carol Scanlan
My prayers to Stu’s family. He was so gracious to me when we worked on the leadership team at Christ UMC. Always a smile and a friendly greeting and kept things light. I will remember his example forever.
I was a classmate at West Bend Highschool and lived 1/2 block away in Decorah Lawns.
After reading Stu's obituary I was amazed by his life.
He had 'a great life'!
My prayers to Stu’s family. He was so gracious to me when we worked on the leadership team at Christ UMC. Always a smile and a friendly greeting and kept things light. I will remember his example forever.
Stu thank you for giving me and my family so much love and care during your stay in Kuching.
You have witness our wedding in 2005 and always keep in touch even-though you went back to US.
You went to my hometown, Pontianak West Borneo, Indonesia to visit my family.
You told me that you will come to visit us again but covid came.
You always in our hearts and will see you in heaven.
my deepest condolences to Stu’s family and may God give you all the strength to get through this difficulty moment.
love,
mariyana & victor
family
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Stu a lot.
Just the name "Stu" (no last name needed, he was one of a kind) has always brought a smile to my face. Happy, quirky and fun come to mind. A nice memory! Sorry for your loss.
Diana and family,
So sorry to hear about you losing Stu. Enjoyed having you in the neighborhood and also in church.
Thinking of you,
Mustang Jim
I am so sorry for your loss. Stu was one of my administrators in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. I have fond memories of Stu. He was so approachable, kind, caring, respectful and he had a wonderful sense of humor. May God bless Stu and his family.
My sincerest condolences to the Eickelberg family. I will pray for you. I hope your memories give you comfort during this difficult time.
Stu was a friend since high school and a wonderful positive influence on me and so many others. I'm so sorry for the loss his family is feeling now. We can honor him by being caring and kind to others as he always was.
I knew Stu for many years, as i also worked at Mayo Clinic. He was ALWAYS happy and humorous, and would sing ditty’s that would crack me up! He was a great person and heaven is a happier place now he’s there. RIP Stu.
I met Stu when I joined Mayo Clinic as an Administrative Fellow back in the late 1990's. Every time I went to a meeting and saw Stu was there, I knew it was going to be the best meeting of the day. He knew how to lift up ideas and people, and so he made a real difference. Can't help but smile when I think about him. Tripp
I (Teri) enjoyed working with Stu when we both supported Mayo Medical Laboratories. I enjoyed his sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Diana and the rest of his family.
To Diana and family, to know Stu was to know a strong Christian who served the Lord. I admired his gift of wit, kindness and generosity. Sorry for your loss, praying for all of you as you grieve the loss of Stu. Blessings.
Knew Stu at Luther. We were in the Biology Department. Jan and I were welcomed into the Eickelberg family when our son Chris married Kristin. Jan and I always felt blessed that we and our family had the opportunity to be part of their family.
Wishing the Eickelberg family peace.
Tim Fleming Sr