Barry D. Eckstrom Jr.

NORFOLK -- Funeral service for Barry D. Eckstrom Jr., 42, of Norfolk, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Rev. Mike Moreno will be officiating the service. Following the funeral luncheon, burial will be held at the Prospect View Cemetery, rural Pierce. Visitation will be 2:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday, at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family for a later designation. Barry passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at his mother's residence in Norfolk after a brief battle with cancer. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Barry was born on July 28, 1982 in Norfolk, NE to Barry Eckstrom Sr. and Korenia (Kiepke) Eckstrom. He attended grade school in Randolph till 2nd grade before attending Pierce elementary. He graduated from Pierce High School in 2001. After his education, Barry lived in Norfolk and worked at Bomgaars and then at MP Global for 21 years. He would also help his Uncle Stan and Smokin Stan's BBQ in Norfolk. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk, a board member of the Arc of Norfolk. He also served as President of Peoples First and was a participant in the bowling Special Olympics. Barry was awarded the Cassie Lacost Memorial Award for “Self-Advocate of the Year” in July 2024 from The Arc of Norfolk. Barry loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, and being on the farm. He liked to mow and work on the farm. He also enjoyed music often leaving his radio on all day. He loved going to local concerts, music in the park, Christian cross festivals, and county fairs with his friends and family. Barry loved being active, with being an uncle by attending and supporting his nephew and niece sports and school events. Barry's nephew and niece held deep pride in their uncle, and he, in turn, was equally proud of them. Barry enjoyed eating pizza, subway, and drinking Pepsi. He also collected baseball caps. Barry is survived by his mother Korenia (Loren) Janssen of Norfolk, father Barry (Sherry) Eckstrom Sr. of Pierce, siblings Stephanie (Jeff) Bonertz of Crofton, Stacy Eckstrom of Vermillion, SD, Bryce Eckstrom of Pierce, nephew Henry Bonertz, niece Emily Bonertz, paternal grandmother Shirley Eckstrom of McLean, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and stepfamily members who will cherish his memory. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Stanley (Lela) Kiepke, paternal grandfather Dean Eckstrom. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Barry D. Eckstrom Jr.

July 28, 1982 - April 9, 2025