Dale Maurice VanAcker

Dale Maurice VanAcker obituary, Hillman, MI

Dale Maurice VanAcker

Dale VanAcker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bannan Funeral Home - Alpena on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Dr. Dale M. VanAcker, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 17, 2025, after a long battle with a traumatic brain injury from a car accident in 1988.
Dale was born March 3, 1947, in Detroit to the late Maurice and Lillian (Hurley) VanAcker. He attended U of M Dental School. After graduation he moved back to Alpena and Dale built his practice at 115 Arbor Lane and practiced from 1972 until his accident in 1988.
Dale is survived by his first wife, Candis; their daughters, Brooke (Nathan) VanAcker, Lindsay (James) Bowe; grandchildren, Maia, D'Marko, D'Juan, Shauna, Taylor; great-grandchildren, Damon, Colt, Jaxxon, and Lochlainn.
Dale was preceded in death by his brother, David VanAcker; and second wife, Sharon VanAcker.
Dales wishes were to be cremated and there will be no services at this time. Arrangements are being handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.
Memorial donations can be made to the Brain Injury Association of Michigan @ biami.org if anyone chooses to do so.

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222 S Second Ave, Alpena, MI 49707

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