James Akervik Obituary
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James Akervik was born on September 10, 1942 in St. Cloud to Merle and Cleora (Handeland) Akervik. He married Arlys Winter on July 15, 1961 in Sartell. James was the Vice Chairman at Pan of Gold Commercial Baking Company. He worked there for 52 years until his retirement. James was a member of the St. Cloud Country Club. He enjoyed his family, his grandkids, his job and golf.
James is survived by his loving wife Arlys, children; Kelly Herman of Excelsior, Kim (Dan) Tompkins of Martinsburg, WV, Kent (Molly) of Gladstone, NJ and Kayla (Adam) Tempel of Annandale, 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild and siblings; Carol Adams, Julie Aragon and Janet Salyer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gary and sister Jill Ayler Richards.
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Kristal Job
November 1, 2022
I remember spending many days at the Akervik household while I was attending college at SCSU. Jim was always kind to me. I recall his little, "wink" he would give me if he said something he didn´t really mean. I witnessed his smiles, love and protection for his family, and a healthy respect for God and church friends and ministers. My husband said he had a "cadillac golf cart that looked amazing! "
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