Conrad "Booty" R. Eklov Coon Valley, Wisconsin Obituary

Conrad "Booty" R. Eklov

<p>Conrad &ldquo;Booty&rdquo; R. Eklov, 77, formerly of Westby, passed away peacefully Thursday July 2, 2020 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.&nbsp;</p> <p>Booty was born in La Crosse on December 12, 1942 to Arthur and Goldie (Olsen) Eklov. He graduated from Westby High School in 1961 and attended business school in Madison.&nbsp; He started selling cars at his dad and uncle Oscar&rsquo;s Texaco station in 1969.&nbsp; On July 1, 1972 he married Penelope Ruesch and together they raised two daughters, Mindi and Laci.&nbsp; He owned and operated a car dealership in Westby, and later, a gas station.&nbsp; Booty was an avid businessman who enjoyed making a deal.&nbsp; When he wasn&rsquo;t running his business, he enjoyed shopping and traveling to Las Vegas.&nbsp; In his later life, you could find him at Wal-Mart, greeting people at the door, with the biggest smile.&nbsp;</p> <p>Booty was a friend to everyone who knew him.&nbsp; He loved his daughters and grandkids more than anything in this world.&nbsp;</p> <p>Survivors include two daughters, Mindi Eklov and Laci (Mike) Olson; 5 grandchildren, Alexis, Cameron, Isaac, Jackson and Isabella; his brother, Avert (Eyde) Eklov; his sister Ardie (Larry) Smith; and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;</p> <p>He was preceded in death by his parents and his lifelong best friend Gordy Stendahl, whom he considered his brother.</p> <p>A public visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday July 9, 2020 at the Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley. Private burial will be in the Westby Coon Prairie Cemetery. Condolences may be given at selandsfuneralhome.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family may be sent to the Seland Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217 Coon Valley, WI 54623.</p>
December 12, 1942 - July 2, 202012/12/194207/02/2020
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Samuel Palmblad
July 15, 2020
You were my cousin and I met with you only twice. But we felt the conection, comming from the same Swedish family. Sad you could not come over to Sweden and visit your dad"s and my mother's place where they grew up together in Barkeryd Sweden.Next time we meet will be in... Continue Reading
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Dennis & Kay Bjornstad
July 11, 2020
We remember Bootie when he lived in Madison, where we lived.  Dennis knew him from Westby, he graduated with his sister Ardys.  Bootie used to sell cars at Schappe  car lot in Madison.  We bought a car from him, 1964 Chevy Malibu.  He was  a lot of fun!  So sorry for you... Continue Reading
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Tami
July 9, 2020
Now you can sing & dance to Tina Turner all you want. R.I.P. Booty!
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Gary & Linda Nerison Johnson
July 9, 2020
Blessings for Booty's daughters, grandchildren and family. May his soul be at peace and his spirit within the hearts of all who loved him. Respectfully Gary & Linda Nerison Johnson
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July 8, 2020
Our sympathies,
Jason and Tonya Rood
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joann bellus
July 7, 2020
Booty was a friend of mine all through growing up in Westby.  So sorry to hear of his passing.  Our sympathy to his family during this
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David Kampa
July 7, 2020
Booty and I became friends when he was at Bethany St. Jo. I entertain the residents when I play my accordion and I was soon requested to play the “Saturday Night Waltz” (which became a standard) because that was the waltz the band played for his wedding dance. He was a p... Continue Reading
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July 6, 2020
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paulene aspenson
July 6, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Eklov family.  Booty was my boss at the gas station, I was one of "The Hot Stuff Gals" and my friend later in time.  I always had a laugh when we talked, and it made me so sad to see Booty later in life..  He was an energetic card of a man, ... Continue Reading
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Bonnie Mashak
July 6, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers to the whole family.
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