Claire "Bert" B. Ekis

1918 - 2013

Claire "Bert" B. Ekis obituary, 1918-2013, Sarasota, FL

BORN

1918

DIED

2013

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Claire "Bert" Ekis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 25, 2013.

Claire "Bert" Ekis
December 12, 1918 - February 24, 2013

Bert Ekis, 94, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Grove City, PA, died on February 24, 2013.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday February 27, 2013 at Palms-Robarts Funeral Home in Sarasota, Services will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral home with interment following at 2:30 pm at Sarasota National Cemetery with military honors.

Bert is survived by his wife of 72 years, Helen; 5 children, Caroline (John) Denby, Mary Lou (A.J.) Morris, Joyce (John) Mayner, Velma (Ace) Holland and Butch Ekis; 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and great-great grandchiuldren.

Guetsbook: www. palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com

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February 27, 2013

Butch & Denyelle,

We are very sorry that you and your family is going through this very difficult time. However, we rejoice in your dad's/grandfather's homegoing. Come home safely.

Love Pastor Steve

February 26, 2013

Ron and Dixie Hudson

The family is in our thoughts and prayers. Bert was a special husband to Helen, father, and friend to all he met.

February 26, 2013

Lecrecia Wilson

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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Funeral services provided by:

Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park

170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232

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