Erna S.

(Reinhart) Van Acker

Erna S. Van Acker, 68, Jefferson, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 6, 2025, at her home following a short illness.

She was born on September 8, 1956, the daughter of Kenneth and Ruth (Miller) Reinhart in Amsterdam, New York. Erna married Shane Van Acker on September 28, 2010, in their beautiful backyard at their current home. She graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam, NY in 1974 and later graduated from MATC in 1984 with a degree in marketing.  Prior to retiring in 2017, Erna had been employed by Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS) since 1987.  Not one to sit around, she had been working part-time at Menards in Johnson Creek since 2019.

Erna was a vibrant breast cancer survivor who was always on the go and enjoyed life to the fullest. She was fearless - which she demonstrated by skydiving last year.  She loved to travel - whether it was to see family in New York, spend time on the gulf coast of Florida or her most treasured trip to Australia with her mom.  She loved watching sports and was a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers.  Erna's idea of slowing down was to spend hours gardening.  She was so proud of her and Shane's yard and loved to share photos of their hard work. Most who knew Erna, loved her. She left an impression with everyone she met and will be greatly missed. We take comfort knowing that she is now reunited with her son Ian.

Survivors include her husband, Shane; sisters, Lorraine Corapi (Andrew), Christine Van De Bogert (Jim); Brother, Allen Reinhart (Fern); Sister-in-law, Fawn Hart (Ray) as well as many nieces; nephews; other family, and special friends.

Erna was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Ruth Reinhart; In Laws, Jerry & Terri Van Acker; Son, Ian Selby; Brother, Kenneth Reinhart Jr; Sister, Robin Foland; Brother-in-law, Charles Van Acker; Sisters in law, Twilah Kulow and Janelle Van Acker.

A Celebration of Erna's Life will be held Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 1pm-3pm at the Aztalan Inn Bar & Grill, W6630 County Rd B, Lake Mills, WI.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Susan G Komen for the Cure to help fight breast cancer at www.komen.org

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