Birger Elias Eklov Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Birger Elias Eklov (Westby, Wisconsin), who passed away on September 29, 2021, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Oscar Eklov and Sigrid Eklov (Johansson); his parents-in-law, Oscar and Aletha Midtlien; and his sister-in-law Ria Midtlien.
He is survived by: his wife Phyllis; his daughter Karri Bjornstad (David) of Onalaska; his grandchildren, Cole Bjornstad of Chicago, Karissa Chapman (Ryan) of Oxford, England and Swedish Exchange; his son Tim Nilsson of Berlin; his sister SivAnn Meyer of Viroqua; his brothers-in-law, Orlin Midtlien (Priscilla) of Holmen and Orin Midtlien of Holmen; and his close friends, Blane Charles, Mike Buchanan, Leah and Tyler Gehrking. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives, friends.
Masks will be required at the church and encouraged at the funeral home due to COVID-19 pandemic.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged to Gundersen Medical Foundation-Lung Cancer Research Fund, Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church – worship/music/virtual service fund or Country Coon Prairie Cemetery fund. In lieu of thank you's, the family will be making a donation to Gundersen Medical Foundation-Lung Cancer Research Fund in Birger's name.
