Arne Viggo Ekeli, age 84, Inverness, FL passed away September 28, 2022 following a lengthy illness.
Arne was born in Oslo, Norway on June 7, 1938 to the late Ivar Ekeli and Ingrid Johannsen Ekeli and came to Inverness in 1974 from New York. Arne was a professional painting contractor for over 60 years prior to retirement. While in Inverness, he owned and operated Arne Ekeli Painting Company. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and watching the New York Mets baseball team. He and his wife were faithful and long time members of the First Lutheran Church of Inverness.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Lucretia “Cre” Pye Ekeli of Inverness; two children: Craig Ekeli and wife Lisa, Inverness, FL; Nancy Wilt, Inverness, FL; 2 brothers, Leif and Per Ekeli, both of Oslo, Norway; 6 grandchildren: Matthew, Kayla, Victoria, Michael, Brandon, and Connor; 1 great grandchild, Cylyssa and “soon to arrive”, Vincent Wesley; Daughter in law, Julie Ekeli Spong. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Ekeli in 2017.
There will be a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 4:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church of Inverness with Pastor Tom Beaverson officiating. Interment will follow in the church memorial gardens. There will be a visitation on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions will be accepted by the First Lutheran Church of Inverness Memorial Fund.
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