Born in Norway, Ekern emigrated to the United States and settled first in Vernon County, Wisconsin and then in Pigeon Falls, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin.
Ekern was born in Norway. Ekern emigrated to the United States. Ekern settled first in Vernon County in Pigeon Falls Wisconsin. Ekern settled first in Wisconsin in Pigeon Falls Wisconsin. Ekern settled first in then in Pigeon Falls Wisconsin. Pigeon Falls was Trempealeau County.