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Frederick Ekdahl Obituary

Frederick Ekdahl, age 95, of Oscoda passed away surrounded by family on Jan. 27, 2015. He was a decorated U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Fred was the son of Henry and Anna Ekdahl of Baraga.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice, and his brothers Walfred, Edwin, Arthur, Edward, Eino and Carl, as well as by his sister, Martha (Bob) Duennerman.
He is survived by his brother, John Ekdahl, and sisters Ellen (Al) Covell and Elsie Maki. Other survivors include his sons, John (Barb) Ekdahl of Cheboygan and Terry Ekdahl of Oscoda, as well as grandchildren Michael (Stacey) Ekdahl, James (Janine) Ekdahl, Erin (Mark) Tsatsos and Matthew Ekdahl (fiancée Krista Liverance), also great grandchildren Jack, Mallory, Owen and Drew.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Buresh-Bennett Funeral Home in Oscoda. Condolences may be offered at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Iosco County News-Herald from Feb. 2 to Feb. 10, 2015.

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Clayton Ekdahl

February 12, 2015

My condolences to John and Terry and families on the loss of your father. I got to talk to uncle Fred on the phone just after Christmas. I am happy to have been able to talk with him. He will be sadly missed.

February 4, 2015

Terry, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a very special person. I enjoyed talking to him when he used to come into my office. May he rest in peace. Kay Bissonette

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