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EICKHOFF, Everett Carol

EICKHOFF, Everett Carol

Male 1915 - 2003  (87 years)

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  1. 1.  EICKHOFF, Everett CarolEICKHOFF, Everett Carol was born on 11 Oct 1915 in Eland, Shawano, Wisconsin, USA; died on 16 Sep 2003 in Phelps, Vilas, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Land O' Lakes, Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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    Eickhoff, Everett C
    Birch Rd, Land O Lakes, WI 54540
    715-547-3866

    Dr. Everett C. Eickhoff

    Dr. Everett C. Eickhoff, age 87, of Land O'Lakes, Wis., died on Tuesday, September 16, 2003, at the Lillian E. Kerr Nursing Home in Phelps, Wis. He was born on October 11, 1915, to Ruby and Harold Eickhoff of Eland, Wis.

    He is survived by his wife, Helen (Doe) Eickhoff; a daughter, Shirley (Bill) Handsaker; sons, E. Michael (Helen), Donald P. (Debbie); a sister, Kathryn (John) Reed; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Ellen; his oldest daughter, Carole; and two brothers, Harold Jr. and Jack.

    Dr. Eickhoff graduated from Antigo High School in 1934; he attended Ripon College, graduating in 1937. He studied medicine at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Louisville, graduating in 1943. He interned at the Naval Hospital in Mare Island, California and completed his residency in the U.S. Navy. He was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Regular Navy. He was assigned to the Third Marine Division Fleet Marines, as Medical Officer. During World War II, he served on Guam and Iwo Jima. He was assigned to the Ninth Regiment, one of only two physicians to care for over 1,000 combat troops. He was presented with the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement against the enemy while serving as senior surgeon on Iwo Jima. "His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." (G. B. Erskine, Major General, U.S. Marine Corps)

    After release from the Navy in 1947, Dr. Eickhoff served as Surgical Assistant to Dr. Russell Buxton at the Elizabeth Buxton Hospital, New Port News, Virginia, a 180-bed facility.

    The Land O'Lakes Clinic was build in 1948 and opened in June 1949. For the next 45 years Dr. Eickhoff dedicated himself to serving the Land O'Lakes and Northwoods area. He was affiliated with the Northwoods Hospital and later the Eagle River Memorial Hospital. In 1993, he was inducted into the Fifty Year Club of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin, at the society's annual meeting in La Crosse, Wis.

    In 1953, he became active in the Phelps State Bank and was instrumental in moving that bank to Land O'Lakes in 1957, now Headwaters State Bank.

    Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 19, at the Ely Memorial Church UCC in Land O'Lakes. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services, at the church, on Friday.

    The Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home, Eagle River (715) 479-4777 is serving the family.

    A memorial will be established in Everett's name.

    Dr. Everett Eickhoff, after serving in World War II, opened a medical clinic in Land 0' Lakes. He delivered babies and did minor surgery at the Land 0' Lakes Clinic, but he also served on staff at the Phelps Hospital. Later, Dr. Eickhoff served the Eagle River Hospital where he was in general practice, obstetrics, and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Eickhoff retired in 1985.

    Everett married PEARSON, Ellen Annette on 21 Feb 1941 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA. Ellen (daughter of PEARSON, John T and BACKLAND, Alma C) was born on 6 Mar 1918 in Midland, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Mar 1988 in Land O Lakes, Vilas, Wisconsin, United States of America; was buried in Land O' Lakes, Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. EICKHOFF, Everett Michael  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1953; died on 30 Dec 2021.
    2. 3. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. EICKHOFF, Shirley Ann  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Oct 1943 in Vallejo, Solano, California, USA; died on 12 Oct 2005 in Bozeman, Gallatin, Montana, USA.
    4. 5. EICKHOFF, Carol  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1947; died about 1995.

    Everett married TWINE, Helen Atwell on 29 Mar 1990 in Clark, Wisconsin. Helen (daughter of TWINE, Ernest Edward and ATWELL, Bertha Jane) was born on 28 Sep 1920 in Fremantle We, Australia; died on 7 Nov 2007 in Land O Lakes, Vilas, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Everett married on 21 Feb 1941 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  EICKHOFF, Everett MichaelEICKHOFF, Everett Michael Descendancy chart to this point (1.Everett1) was born on 19 May 1953; died on 30 Dec 2021.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Everett married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Everett married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (1.Everett1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  EICKHOFF, Shirley AnnEICKHOFF, Shirley Ann Descendancy chart to this point (1.Everett1) was born on 10 Oct 1943 in Vallejo, Solano, California, USA; died on 12 Oct 2005 in Bozeman, Gallatin, Montana, USA.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Mare Island Naval Base

    Shirley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 7. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 8. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  EICKHOFF, CarolEICKHOFF, Carol Descendancy chart to this point (1.Everett1) was born about 1947; died about 1995.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (4.Shirley2, 1.Everett1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (4.Shirley2, 1.Everett1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 8.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (4.Shirley2, 1.Everett1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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