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Richard "Dick" C. Acker
Date Of Birth:May 15, 1922
Date Of Death:February 11, 2012
Service Date:Memorial Service- 11:00 am, Monday, February 20, 2012
Eureka Christian Church
302 S. Main Street
Eureka, IL 61530

Richard Acker

Eureka- Richard "Dick" C. Acker, 89, of Eureka, passed away at 2:35 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. 

Dick was born May 15, 1922 in East Chicago, IN a son of Frederick W. and Allie J. Councilman Acker. He married Marilyn J. Moore on September 7, 1945 in Whiting, IN. She passed away on February 4, 2008.

Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Shadburne Ayers (George) of Louisville, KY; Bonnie French Germ (Greg) of El Dorado Hills, CA; and three grandchildren, Andy (Missy) Shadburne of St. Louis, MO; Mike (Cecilia) French of Sacramento, CA; and Danny French and Lauren Clift of San Francisco, CA; and one sister, Alyce Super of Brenham, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and two sisters. 

Dick was a manufacturer's representative for over 58 years. He worked for Inland Steel Corporation; owner of Dick Charles 18 piece dance band; H.E. Johnson and Son Funeral Home; Dell-Storm Products, Inc.; and Globe Industries, where he retired in 1983. 

He was very active in the community. Dick was a Eureka City Councilman and a member of the Masonic Lodge, Shrine and Consistry, American Legion, Kaufman Park Golf Course, and Lakeside Country Club in Bloomington.  

A memorial service for Dick will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 20, 2012 at Eureka Christian Church. Rev. Jennie Churchman will officiate. According to the family's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Private family interment will be held at Olio Township Cemetery. Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka is handling arrangements for the family. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Lawn Communities or Eureka Christian Church.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.  
  • From: David Rankin
    Location:Eureka, Ill

    Bonnie and Barb, Read of your Dad's passing while we are traveling in Florida. You have our deepest condolences from Barb and I. Dick was a great friend of our Dad and us. That great smile and onery chuckle will be greatly missed. Dave and Barb Rankin

  • From: Joan Glowacki
    Location:Minonk

    Bonnie and Barb, I got to know your father when he would come each year and talk about his role in WWII for the Eureka Middle School's Veterans' Day Program. I loved sitting and talking with him and always enjoyed his stories with that sparkle in his eyes. He truly was a wonderful man.

  • From: Lester and Sara Roth
    Location:Washington, IL

    Sorry to hear about the death of Dick. We had some great times in Gulf Shores with your parents. We are here now. He will be missed. Les and Sara Roth Eldon and Janet Wehnes

  • From: Michael and Susan  Detweiler
    Location:Rural Eureka

    Dear Acker family, While I have never met any of you I knew your father well. He was a good friend of my father Jerry Detweiler, through their friendship I knew your dad for decades. I will miss your father's overflowing personality and his passion for life, his stories were captivating and his laughter contagious. I know he missed your mother so much and I pray you will find comfort in knowing they are together again. May God give you peace and comfort in this difficult time. He was a Great American. Michael and Susan Detweiler

  • From: Wendy Reynolds
    Location:SF-SD

    I was sad to hear of Richard's passing. I'm glad I got to see him in November. He was a great friend to my Grandparents. (Bill & Lill Frerichs) His daily visits to my Grandparents were filled with stories and much laughter. I'm glad I got to know him. He will be missed. Wendy Reynolds

  • From: Eleanore  Beckman
    Location:Bloomington,IL

    You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Your Mom and Dad were good friends of ours. We lived neighbors at Seaside in Orange Beach,AL. They were special people.

  • From: Virginia (Frantz) Mott
    Location:Canton, Michigan

    Our sincere condolences to all of you. We are the family that contacted your father through the 12th Armored Division Museum. Your dad was my dad's tank driver in WWII. He visited us twice and it was a most wonderful time for my family. If it is at all possible, could you please contact me. Dick was suppose to come up to see us this year and we just found out about his passing. You had a wonderful dad and I am so happy that we were able to be a small part of his life. Thank you for sharing your dad with us. Virginia L. Mott