Gary Eischens Obituary

Gary Eischens attended Redwood Valley High School in Redwood Falls, MN. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Gary Eischens.

Graduation Year	Class of 1965
Date of Passing	Mar 19, 2015
About	Gary Eischens, 68, of Minneapolis died Thursday, March 19, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, March 25, 2015 from St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls with burial following in the church cemetery. Gary Lee Eischens, the son of Ben and Delphia “Mickey” Eischens, was born January 21, 1947. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. Gary grew up in Redwood Falls and received his formal education in Redwood Falls schools. Following high school, he attended St. Cloud College. Gary moved to the Twin Cities where he met and married Norlene Sworski; they have one son, Christian. Gary worked in Minneapolis his entire adult life and recently retired from Lakeland Envelope Company. He enjoyed genealogy and tracing his family’s roots. Gary loved pranking people. He also enjoyed collecting coins and listening to music – especially the “oldies” and particularly Elvis. Most of all, Gary loved his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Norlene and son Christian (Diana) Eischens. Also surviving are his grandchildren Kelsey, C.J., and Bryn; great-grandchildren; Jamie and Mason and siblings Ricky (Dede), Cheri Hansen, Davey and Mary (Ted) Visser; and many nieces and nephews.