John William Ekdahl

Ekdahl John William Ekdahl, age 94, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, January 13, 2017. He was born on May 23, 1922 in Baraga, MI to the late Henry and Anna Ekdahl. John was a decorated U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in various units of the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. He is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn "Elvi", daughter Margaret "Margo", son Steve, granddaughter Loretta "Lori", brothers Walfred, Edwin, Arthur, Edward, Eino, Paul, Carl, Frederick and sisters Martha, Ellen, Elsie. John is survived by son-in-law, Howard LaPointe; grandchildren, Nicolas LaPointe and Sarah (Jeremy) Wolfe; great-grandchildren, Haley, Hannah, Dylan, Grant; and many nieces and nephews. Family will hold the graveside service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to Mount Carmel Foundation, 6150 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43213. Please visit www.newcomercolumbus.com to share a message of condolence with the family.