Raymond J. Acker

MIDDLETON/VERONA-Raymond J. Acker, age 95, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2010 in Madison. He was born on October 3, 1914, in Ashton, the son of Frank and Helen (Spahn) Acker. Raymond was united in marriage to Rose Marx on May 3, 1939 in Martinsville. She preceded him in death in 2005. Raymond farmed most of his life in the town of Middleton area and then worked at the Waunakee Manor for many years retiring at the age of 85. He had a variety of interests including telling stories and playing cards up until the time of his death, but what he truly treasured most was the time spent with his family and friends. Raymond was very proud of his family and his German heritage. He was a member of St. Mary's of Pine Bluff and the Knights of Columbus. Raymond is survived by his children; Kathleen Ballweg (friend, Phil Hutter), Duane (Sharon) Acker, Rosann (John) Boyd-Conklin , Larry (Mary) Acker, Lucille (William) Owen, Mary Rae (Greg) Verhelst and Frank (Rene) Acker; 23 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. He is further survived by his siblings, Marion Hensen, Lawrence (Sally) Acker, Delores (Leonard) Bollig, Jane Whitt, Jeanette (Carl) Kurt and Helen Gilles and sisters-in-law, Marilyn Acker, Lillian Acker, Evelyn Acker, and Pat Acker, many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. In addition to his loving wife of 66 years, Rose Acker he was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Gerard; brothers and sisters, Jerome ( in childhood) Casper, Greg, Ed, Jerome, and Marcella Wagner; sons-in-law, Roger Ballweg and James Boyd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARY OF PINE BLUFF, 3673 county Trunk P, Cross Plains, at 11 am on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, with Father Rick Heilman presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave, Middleton from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, April 5, 2010 and also on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church.. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Cemetery: Burial will be in the church cemetery Visitation: Visitation will be held at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave, Middleton from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, April 5, 2010 and also on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARY OF PINE BLUFF, 3673 county Trunk P, Cross Plains, at 11 am on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, with Father Rick Heilman presiding.