Robert W. Ekholm Watertown, Wisconsin Obituary

Robert W. Ekholm

<p>Robert "Bob" W. Ekholm, 77, of Watertown, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.</p><p><br></p><p>Robert was born May 27, 1946, the son of Roy and Marie (nee Funk) Ekholm in Ashland, WI. After attending Ondossagon High School, Robert enlisted in the United States Navy. Shortly after, Robert met the love of his life, Sandra Motel, whom he subsequently married on April 2, 1966, in Washburn, WI.</p><p><br></p><p>Robert is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sandra "Sandy" Ekholm; daughter, Stacey (Neil) Olejniczak; daughter, Tracey Zwieg; son, Kevin Ekholm; son, Shawn (Michele) Ekholm; as well as 8 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.</p>
May 27, 1946 - May 31, 202305/27/194605/31/2023
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Robert "Bob" W. Ekholm, 77, of Watertown, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.


Robert was born May 27, 1946, the son of Roy and Marie (nee Funk) Ekholm in Ashland, WI. After attending Ondossagon High School, Robert enlisted in the United States Navy. Shortly after, Robert met the love of his life, Sandra Motel, whom he subsequently married on April 2, 1966, in Washburn, WI.


Robert is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sandra "Sandy" Ekholm; daughter, Stacey (Neil) Olejniczak; daughter, Tracey Zwieg; son, Kevin Ekholm; son, Shawn (Michele) Ekholm; as well as 8 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

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