Gary A. Acker, 45 of Sturgis, SD died Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at Sturgis, SD.
His funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Timothys Episcopal Church in Gering with Rev. Carol Ann Bullard officiating. Interment will be at West Lawn cemetery in Gering with military honors.
Gary was born on June 27, 1959 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to James G. and Bonnie (Ebberson) Acker. He graduated from Gering High School in 1978 and entered the U.S. Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1978. Returning from the service, he attended Chadron State College majoring in music and library. He moved to Sturgis where he resided until his death.
Gary enjoyed music the love of his life, he taught himself to play the piano. He also enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He especially loved his family and had a sense of humor. Gary had a strong faith and would like to visit with people about religion.
He is survived by his parents James and Bonnie Acker; sisters and brothers; numerous nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles and cousins. Also his feline companion Friskies.
His brother Billy, nephew Greg Bairn, grandparents and aunts and uncles, preceded Gary in death.
Contributor: Debbie McGinley (47175973) • [email protected]
Gary A. Acker, 45 of Sturgis, SD died Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at Sturgis, SD.
His funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Timothys Episcopal Church in Gering with Rev. Carol Ann Bullard officiating. Interment will be at West Lawn cemetery in Gering with military honors.
Gary was born on June 27, 1959 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to James G. and Bonnie (Ebberson) Acker. He graduated from Gering High School in 1978 and entered the U.S. Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1978. Returning from the service, he attended Chadron State College majoring in music and library. He moved to Sturgis where he resided until his death.
Gary enjoyed music the love of his life, he taught himself to play the piano. He also enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He especially loved his family and had a sense of humor. Gary had a strong faith and would like to visit with people about religion.
He is survived by his parents James and Bonnie Acker; sisters and brothers; numerous nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles and cousins. Also his feline companion Friskies.
His brother Billy, nephew Greg Bairn, grandparents and aunts and uncles, preceded Gary in death.
Contributor: Debbie McGinley (47175973) • [email protected]
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