Michael Henry Acker

Michael Henry Acker

February 18, 1950 - August 06, 2023

Obituary

MIDDLETON - Our beloved brother, Michael Henry Acker, age 73, of Middleton, passed away at SSM Health St. Mary's Care Center in Madison on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023. He was born on Feb. 18, 1950, the son of Edwin and Apollonia (Bollenbeck) Acker. Because he was born with Cerebral Palsy, he attended Special Education Classes with the Middleton Public Schools and received a diploma on May 26, 1966.


Michael worked on the family farm for many years. He enjoyed bowling, playing Euchre, going to movies and watching football and baseball. Michael had a keen memory for remembering family birthdates and anniversaries, had a great laugh and infectious smile.


Michael is survived by his brothers and sisters, Donald (Mary Jo) Acker, Diane (Wayne) Dohse, Jean Frisch, Stephen Acker, Gerald (Jeanine) Acker and Richard (Darlene) Acker, all of Middleton; Stanley (Marlies) Acker of Redgranite; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Apollonia; and his sister, Rosemary.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, with Father Brian Dulli presiding. A private burial will be held at St. Peter's Cemetery in Ashton. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass on Wednesday.


The family would like to thank the staff at SSM Health St. Mary's Care Center, especially nurse Bobbie and CNA Sharon during Michael's seven years under their care.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson West

Funeral and Cremation Care

7435 University Ave

(608) 831-6761


Events

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Visitation
Wed Aug 16, 2023 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (Middleton) • 7450 University Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
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Mass of Christian Burial
Wed Aug 16, 2023 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (Middleton) • 7450 University Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
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Livestream
Wed Aug 16, 2023 @ 11:01 AM - 12:01 PM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (Middleton) • 7450 University Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
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Barb Roeber
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We met Mike at SMCC where our mother lived until her passing last December. Mike always traveled quickly down the hallways, but would stop and wave if we greeted him. He sometimes came into our mom's room to see what card games we were playing. Unfortunately, she did not play his favorite Euchre. All of us were very fond of Mike and are sorry to learn of his death. Barb, Sarah, and Jean of the Besadny Family
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Pat Kalscheur
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I will always remember his smile. My deepest sympathy to all of you! I’m so sorry that I won’t be able to get to the funeral. It is wonderful that the Mass will be on livestream, so I hope to watch it at that time. May Michael rest in peace; my prayers are with all of you. Pat Kalscheur
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Eugene & Linda Frederick
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Our deepest condolences to the everyone in the Acker family for the loss of Michael. My he rest in peace with his beloved Mother & Father.

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