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Clarence Acker Obituary
ZANESVILLE: Clarence R. "Clink" Acker, 92, of Zanesville, died at 5:05 a.m. Friday, December 09, 2011 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House. He was born March 22, 1919, in Batavia, Ohio, a son of the late Otto II and Helen Long Acker. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1948. He retired after 35 years of service as an electrical engineer for McGraw Edison. He was a United States Navy Veteran, where he served in the Radio Room during WWII on the Tulagi in the Pacific.
Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Betty Westcott Acker, whom he married in 1978, of the home; a daughter, Bonita Acker (Bill) Murray of Crossville, TN; two grandsons, Wayne Bischoff of Michigan and Scott (Lori) Bischoff of Richmond, IN; two great grandchildren, Erica and Aaron Bischoff of Richmond, IN; a brother, Otto Acker of Columbus, OH; a nephew, Gary Acker of Columbus, OH; a niece, Shirley (Chester) Britt of Columbus, OH; and great nieces and nephews.
No calling hours will be held. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. A dignified cremation has taken place.
Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1271 Blue Ave., Zanesville is entrusted with all arrangements.
To send a note of condolence to the Acker Family: www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com
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stella malcolm
December 10, 2011
So sorry,Betty and family for your lost of a special man in your life,prayers for you all.
Stella Malcolm McInerney
Bill & Alice McBride
December 10, 2011
We were involved with Clink through his SCUBA adventures, and with he and Betty as investors in our business. A gentleman in every respect, Clink was one of a kind. We wish we had spent more time with him. Our condolences to Betty and his family!
Bill & Alice McBride
Dave & Karen Lyons
December 10, 2011
Sorry to see Clink's passing- he was one of the nicest guys I ever met or worked with. Condolences to his family.
Dwight Vandenbark
December 10, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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