Lloyd Eckhardt served in the US Navy; stationed in the Philipines during WWII. After the war, he became a sheet metal worker and went on to become a union representative with the Teamster’s Union. In his spare time, Lloyd enjoyed carpentery work; he built an addition onto his family house. He later built a small boat in his basement as a hobby. He enjoyed being with family and friends.

Alvina was a housewife and took great joy in raising her children. She was always there for her children no matter what; what mattered most to her were her family and friends.