Richard M. "Zeke" Eklund born July 28, 1939 in Salina, KS to Rev Carl W. and Esther M (Emery) Eklund. 

Survived by sister Carol Sue Foster (Dick) in Wichita, KS, brother Bruce W. Eklund in Kansas City, KS, niece Karen (Foster) Wernimont (Darwin), nephews Eric (Christy, and Carl (Roxanna) Foster, and former wife Peggy (Stephenson) Eklund. Predeceased by Parents and faithful companion Addy Mae Affenpinscher. 

USMC Officer and Naval Aviator combat veteran of the Vietnam War. 

Burial in Cheyenne National Cemetery on March 10th at 10:00am.