Wisconsin native Wallace Elkon died Jan. 24 in Omaha, Neb., at the age of 77.
He was born in Rhinelander, where he graduated from high school. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Elkon; daughters Beth (Bill) Ginsburg of Omaha and Marsha (Ira) Cooper of Atlantic Beach, N.Y.; brother Edward Elkon of Milwaukee; brother-in-law Jerry (Marlene) Bernstein of Omaha; and seven grandchildren.
The family would appreciate memorials to Beth El Synagogue, 14506 California St., Omaha, NE 68154 or the American Leukemia Society.
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