Blake Aaron Eckert

Blake Aaron Eckert, 18, died Monday, April 19, 2010, from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident in Winona County, MN. Blake was born July 19, 1991, in Winona, MN, to Michelle Grebin and Heath Eckert. Blake graduated from the ALC in Winona and had been working as a cook at Chula Vista in Winona. Blake was talented in photography, music and drawing. He enjoyed spending time outdoors camping, hiking and "frolfing". Blake is lovingly remembered for his sense of humor, his kindness, being "perfectly imperfect" and will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.Survivors include his mother, Michelle Grebin of Winona; father, Heath Eckert of Winona; step brother, Zachory Froemming of Wabasha, MN; maternal grandmother, Carol (Jeff) Howard of Winona; paternal grandparents, Judy Oebser of Winona, and Henry Eckert of Wilson, MN; step-grandmother, Barb Armitage of Winona; maternal great grandmother, Eloise Grebin of Harmony, MN; many extended family member and close friends; and his chocolate lab, Zoey. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Michael Grebin.A celebration of Blake's life will be held on Thursday, April 22nd from 1-5pm at Holzinger Lodge in Winona where there will be a time of sharing at 1:30pm. Please share a memory of Blake with his family, sign his online guestbook or view his video tribute when it becomes available online at: www.hofffuneral.com