Robert H Eklund

Robert Harold Eklund died peacefully at home, July 31st, 2022, after a four- year struggle with ALS. He was 71 years old. Bob grew up in Twin Falls Idaho with his parents, Gus and Jean Eklund and his brother Ken. He later moved on to Tennessee where he attended UT Medical School and became an ER Physician.

A resident of Knoxville, Bob also known affectionately as Dr. Bob, was passionate about his spiritual beliefs and practices. He taught numerous meditation classes for over 15 years. He was also very involved in donating his time to working with the homeless and at the food pantry (FISH).

He loved the outdoors and was an avid skier, swimmer, kayaker, bicyclist and hiker. He traveled extensively and enjoyed meeting people of many nationalities and cultures.

He is survived by his wife Laura, nephew Nate and his wife (Sarah) and daughter (Lucy), his niece Alex, niece Mira and her children (Kelly and Stephen), and his sister-in-law Wendy.

In lieu of flowers please donate to: donate.tn.als.org

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