It is with great regret and a heavy
heart that we are reporting the passing of The Milkweed's Associate
Editor on Friday, July 10, 2015.
Jim wrote several special features in
The Milkweed along with providing excellent proofreading
skills. Working in the dairy industry for most all his
career, he was an excellent dairy industry resource.
Jim was an all-around great guy and a very close friend.
He was very sharp and possessed excellent writing skills.
Jim would expect us to carry on and
we will do so with expectations of excellence. Jim will be
greatly missed.
James Paul “Jim” Eichstadt - Obituary
October 4, 1953-July 10, 2015
DeForest, Wisconsin -
James Paul “Jim” Eichstadt died unexpectedly of a
heart attack on July 10, 2015 near DeForest, Wisconsin at the
age of 61.
Jim is survived by his father, Paul (Kathryn) Eichstadt of
Wolsey, South Dakota; wife, Maureen of DeForest; children,
Natalie (William) Aldrich of Wellington, Colorado, and Erik
(Nicolette) Eichstadt of DeForest; brother, Kent Eichstadt (Dr.
Nancy McDermott) of Highlands Ranch, CO. He is also survived by
in-laws Janice and John Fathke, Jay and Joyce Borah, and many
other loving family members throughout South Dakota, Wisconsin,
Minnesota, California and throughout the United States. He is
preceded in death by his mother, Vanieda Eichstadt, and
parents-in-law Carmon and Olga Borah.
Born on October 4, 1953 in Tachikawa, Japan to Paul and Vanieda
(Schirmer) Eichstadt, Jim graduated from South Dakota State
University in 1976 with a degree in political science minoring
in art history. Jim built a career as a dairy consultant, was
General Manager for Family Dairies USA and the Farmers’ Union
Milk Marketing Cooperative, was the Aegis Group Senior Manager
and columnist and editor for the Milkweed publication, and
worked for related organizations in South Dakota, Minnesota, and
Wisconsin. He also served as a delegate for the World Trade
Organization, attending conferences in Seattle, Singapore and
Geneva. Jim and Maureen Borah wed in Golden Valley, Minnesota on
April 8, 1978, and in 1980 and 1986, welcomed their two children
into the world.
A devoted bicyclist and avid baseball fan, Jim enjoyed eclectic
music to include jazz and classical genres. He also had an
interest in fine arts, was well read, enjoyed world travel, and
frequently returned to the farm in South Dakota to help his
father and spend valuable time with family.
A Funeral Service was held for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16
at Christ Lutheran Church, DeForest, Wisconsin. Pastors Sue
Beadle and Richard Collier officiated. A visitation was held
from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, DeForest, Wisconsin on
Wednesday, July 15.
To view and sign the electronic guestbook, please visit:
www.ryanfuneralservice.com
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