Siblings, Ginnie Chappell of Olathe, Kansas, Phil (Judy) Akers of Council Bluffs, Tim (Florence) Akers of Lisbon; and Sister-in-law, Arlene Akers of Clarksville, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 56 years, Helen; daughter, Sandy; Grandson, Marvin Tiedtke; siblings, Sheryl Akers, Richard "Dick" Akers; brother-in-law, Dick Chappell; and niece, Mary Ann Petersen
Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in memory of Sandy Akers.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at ManorCare, St. Lukes, and Northbrook.
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