Roland L.
Acker
- Visitation: Saturday, September 14, 2019, 9-11am, Our Lady of Lourdes (3722 S. 58th St.)
- Mass: Saturday, September 14, 2019, 11am, Our Lady of Lourdes (3722 S, 58th St.)
Acker, Roland L. “Rolly”
Called home to the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of Elaine (nee Wierzba). Dear father of Bob (Mary Ellen), Janet (Paul) Knudson, Mike (Mary), Sue (Jim) McGinley, Jim (Pam), Jack (Layne) and Bill (Lisa) Acker. Loving grandfather of Scott (Amanda), Kim (Alex), Elizabeth (Francois), Alexandra, Luke (Anna), Kate, Joe, Erin (Hunter), Lauren, Nick (Kristina), Julie (Brad), Kevin (Erin), Steve, Maida, Cale, Roan, Cole, Ben and Ryan. Great-grandfather of Emeline, Luca, Eva and Luca. Brother of Elden (Mary) Acker and Karen (Clay) Kozlowski. Brother-in-law of the late Gerald Wierzba, the late Mary Ann (the late Donald) Brandhagen, Audrey (Edward) Gorski and Tom (the late Rosi) Wierzba. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at OUR LADY OF LOURDES (3722 S. 58th St.) from 9AM to the time of Mass at 11AM. Interment to follow at St. Martin of Tours Cemetery in Franklin.
Rolly retired from Caterpillar Tractor where he worked for over 20 years. The family wishes to thank the caring staff of Clifden Court.
In lieu of flowers memorials to Our Lady of Lourdes or to St. Thomas More High School appreciated.
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Prayers and sympathies to Mike, Mary and the entire Acker family.
Jan and Larry
My condolences go out to Jack and the Acker family. I grew up with Jack and interacted with Mr. Acker (and their family dog Max) on occasion. Mr. Acker was always very hospitable and much the fatherly role model. I remember seeing him playing basketball at St. Gregs every now and then. In my mind as a boy, that was always really….unique and cool. Most dads didn’t get involved like that. I believed Jack to be very lucky. Later in life, I would call the Acker house looking for Jack’s phone number in Austin, as I always misplaced it. It was in those times, Mr. Acker would chat and ask me about my life and how I was doing. I am also fully aware that the apple usually never falls far from the tree. I know you are proud of all your children. This earthly world is poorer for your absence but you left your mark, and we will see you again some day soon. A life well lived.
Rolly my friend you are setting picks &shooting that knee up jumper in the golden hoops arena now! great man , father ,friend miss you Greg Fleming (Rambus)