Dalbert Akers

Dalbert G. Akers, 81, of Anita, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa.

Dalbert George Akers was born on March 5, 1927, in Audubon County, Iowa, the son of Otto G. and Mary (Ludwig) Akers, the 3rd of six children. He attended country school in Audubon County.

Dalbert farmed the family farm until his marriage to Naomi LeRette on May 14, 1950. They lived south of Exira for two years, where he worked at Godwin Manufacturing. The couple then moved northwest of Anita, where Dalbert farmed for ten addtional years, until moving to Anita in 1962.

He was employed by Cass County for 19 1/2 years, working as a bridge foreman for 16 1/2 of those years. After he quit working for the county, he worked 9 years for the bearing plant in Atlantic, retiring in 1989.

Dalbert enjoyed music, dancing, gardening, fishing and growing flowers. His hobby was raising exotic chickens and pigeons. He also enjoyed cooking, especially holiday meals.

Dalbert is survived by his wife, Naomi of Anita, Iowa; his daughter, Nancy Gordon of Laurel, Maryland; his sons, Tim (Karla) Akers of Anita, Iowa, Ralph Akers of Murray, Iowa, John (Linda) Akers of Adair, Iowa, and Mitchell Akers of Kansas City, Missouri; his grandchildren, Jennifer Akers (Brian) Lubbers, Adam (Nikki) Akers, Clint and Patrick Gordon, Kimberly (Jeff) Werner, Brian (Kathy) Akers, Derrick (Emma) Akers and Amanda Akers; great-grandchildren, Olivia and Brock Lubbers, Logan and Gavin Akers, Sheridan and Collin Akers and Savannah Akers; his sister, LoisAnn Newell; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Dale, Don and Bob Akers; his sister, Lola Petersen, his daughter-in-law, Ruth Akers; his brothers-in-law, Glen Petersen and Raymond Newell; and his sister-in-law, Leita Akers.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 30, 2009, at Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Anita, Iowa, with Pastor Dale Kesterson officiating.

Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Anita, Iowa. A luncheon will be held following the committal service at the Anita American Legion Hall.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2009, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Anita, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Anita, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements.