Darrel L. Acker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Darrel L. Acker, 83, of Wapakoneta, died 12:30 p.m., Mon. Dec. 23, 2019, at his residence. He was born Nov. 6, 1936, in Cass Co., Iowa, the son of Leroy & Fern (Becker) Acker, who preceded him in death. On Aug. 18, 1957, he married Nancy Groves, and she survives. Other survivors include, 2 daughters, Karen (Bret) Rinehart, Maple Grove, MN, and Janet (Paul Taylor) Acker, Rensselaerville, NY, 4 grandchildren, Skyler (Emily) Rinehart, Aidan (Chelsea) Rinehart, Ruby Acker, and Gillian Acker, 2 sisters, Doris Larsen, Lakeview, IA, And Elaine (Clifford) Lowe, Indianola, IA. Darrel worked for The Ohio State University as an Area Extension Agent and earned the rank of Professor Emeritus. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, Wapakoneta. He served in the Iowa National Guard, and was a graduate of Iowa State University and the University of Wisconsin. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Sat. Dec. 28, 2019, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, with Pastor Josh Tissot officiating. A reception is to follow at the First United Methodist Church, Wapakoneta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, 504 Glynwood Rd., Wapakoneta; Wapakoneta Community Scholarship Fund, P. O Box 1694, Wapakoneta; or O.S.U. Agriculture Alumni Scholarship Fund #308744, c/o OSU Foundation, 1480 W. Lane Ave., Columbus, OH, 43221. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Darrel L. Acker

November 6, 1936 - December 23, 2019