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Death of Paul Ecke Jr, Poinsettia industry leader
 
It is with profound sadness we report the passing of Paul Ecke Jr, who passed away on May 13th after a long ilness. He was 76 years old. Paul is survived by his wife, Maureen, his children, Sara Ecke May, Lisbeth Ecke and Paul Ecke III, and by his seven grandchildren. Paul led the revolution in how this crop was bred, produced and sold, and in doing so, helped create the best selling container plant in the world.