Mr. Dennis George Acker

Acker, Dennis George, age 65, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning October 25, 2017. Dennis was born October 16, 1952, the son of the late Ivan and Joanne (nee. Peplinski) Acker. After graduating Waterford High School, Dennis worked as a tele-communications technician for 43 years with Southeast Telephone and TDS Communications in Waterford. On August 2, 1975, he married Linda J. Lancaster. The couple proudly raised 3 children. Dennis and Linda attended Grace Church in Burlington. Dennis enjoyed camping, hiking, and spending time at his cabin in the Upper Peninsula. He also enjoyed working in his woodshop. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Dennis is survived by his loving Wife Linda, Daughter: Beth (Shawn) Rummel of Honey Creek and her children: Aaron, Anna and Aliza; Daughter: Amy (Jody) Wolf of Pensacola, FL, and their son: Parker; Son: Nathan (April) Acker of St. Louis, MO, and their children Gavin, Gideon, Vivienne and one on the way. He is also survived by four Sisters: Doreen Scasny, Diane (James) Schnell, Laura (Charles) Schlicting, and Sarah (Tim) Mitchell; Step-mother: Verna Acker of Waterford, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives, and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers: Ron and Brian Acker.
Visitation will be held in the Funeral Home on Sunday, October 29, 2017 from 2-4:30 PM with services starting at 5:00 PM. A private burial will take place with family at Rochester Cemetery.
Family wishes to send a heartfelt Thank You to all the Doctors, Nurses and Staff who assisted along the way, along with family and friends for their show of support during this difficult time.
Mealy Funeral Home
225 West Main Street
Waterford, Wisconsin 53185
262-534-2233
www.mealyfuneralhome.com