Memorial
Benjamin A. Ekwall, 62 of Hiawatha died Friday February 15, 2019 at his home. Services at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 5 to 8 PM on Tuesday at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Survivors include a daughter Sarah Ekwall; a son Chris Ekwall both of Cedar Rapids; step-son Nathan (Elizabeth) Armentrout of Iowa City; his mother Ada Mullin of Cedar Rapids and his father Richard Ekwall of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is also survived by six grandchildren and many friends. He was preceded in death by a daughter Victoria.
Ben was born on July 17, 1956 in Ottumwa the son of Richard and Ada Bailey Ekwall. He was employed as a machine operator at Rockwell for over 25 years.
Ben enjoyed playing video games, watching movies, reading the bible and especially the time spent with his beloved family and friends.
Ben will forever be remembered as a wonderful and caring, father, son, and friend whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial has been established.