Britton | Loren Eckmann, 65, passed away March 10, 2018 at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center.

Loren was born to Raymond and Virginia (Schlickenmayer) Eckmann on October 26, 1952 in Ipswich, SD. He attended high school in Britton and upon graduation he joined the US Navy.  He proudly served for two years during the Vietnam War Era as a Seabee.  Lorne was honorably discharged and returned to Britton where he worked for his dad at Eckmann Implement and numerous other jobs.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved all kids, especially his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  He always kept family and friends on their toes because he was always such a prankster.

Loren is survived by his mother, Virginia; brothers, Larry (Shirley) Eckmann and Lonny Eckmann; sisters, Lana Dahl and Lavon Keller; special friend, Deanna Muth; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Eckmann; brother, Leon Eckmann, and his brother-in-law, Chuck Dahl.

He is dearly loved and will be missed by all.

Visitation time will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 15th, 2018 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Britton.

The family requests all flowers and memorials be sent to St. John's Lutheran Church, 401 Main Ave., Britton, SD 57430.