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Peter Eklund Obituary
Peter Eklund, age 79, of Merrillville, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Irene Haslett-Eklund; two daughters: Pamela (David Jones) Eklund of Gurnee, IL and Lynda (David) Washington of Edmond, OK; extended family; five grandchildren; and extended grandchildren. Peter was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a retired employee of the E.J.&E. Railroad and a 52 year friend of Bill W. In retirement, Peter was a prolific member of the Lake County Parks Photography Club, contributed to the Post Tribune as a reader columnist, and volunteered his time with residents of the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center. Peter's final article will be published in the January issue of AA Grapevine. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 12:00 noon until time of the memorial service at 2:00 PM at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave./ E. South St., Crown Point, IN. View directions and/or sign guestbook at: www.GeisenFuneralHome.com or contact 219-663-2500
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Ruth Kaluf
November 29, 2012
Yoohoo sorry to here about Peter, you and your family are in our prayers.
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Eddie's Hairsalon
November 29, 2012
Our deepest condolences to the Ecklund family for your loss..our thoughts and prayers are with you..may Peter's soul rest in eternal peace.
November 29, 2012
Randymom, We send our love and heartfelt sympathy. Nancy, Ryan, Kevin, and Amanda.
November 29, 2012
Randymom, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We send our love and heartfelt sympathy...Nancy, Ryan, Kevin, and Amanda.
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