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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Jarold Le
Vanacker
Aug 15, 1936 — Sep 4, 2016
Obituary
Jarold L. VanAcker, 80, of Jefferson, died unexpectedly Sunday, September 4, 2016 in Kankakee, IL.
He was born on August 15, 1936 in Vail, South Dakota, the son of the late Frederick and Esther (Shannon) VanAcker.
On April 13, 1957 he married Terri R. Walling.
He had been employed by APV Crepaco for 21 years and then JStar in Fort Atkinson for 13 years. Jarold received several awards for not missing work for 25 years.
He was a member of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress.
He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, trapping, and fishing. He was passionate about including his grandchildren in all his outdoor activities.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Terri; one son, Shane (Erna) VanAcker; one daughter, Fawn (Ray Jones) Hart; one son-in-law, Harvey Kulow; one daughter-in-law, Julie VanAcker; 11 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; one brother, Michael (Sharon) VanAcker; one sister Betty Wailly; several nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.
He was also preceded in death by his two daughters, Janelle VanAcker, Twilah Kulow, one son, Charles "Bopper" VanAcker, and his brother, Sonny VanAcker.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2016 at the Rock Lake Baptist Church in Lake Mills with Rev. Vincent Kobosh officiating.
Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Friday at the church until the time of services.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
He was born on August 15, 1936 in Vail, South Dakota, the son of the late Frederick and Esther (Shannon) VanAcker.
On April 13, 1957 he married Terri R. Walling.
He had been employed by APV Crepaco for 21 years and then JStar in Fort Atkinson for 13 years. Jarold received several awards for not missing work for 25 years.
He was a member of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress.
He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, trapping, and fishing. He was passionate about including his grandchildren in all his outdoor activities.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Terri; one son, Shane (Erna) VanAcker; one daughter, Fawn (Ray Jones) Hart; one son-in-law, Harvey Kulow; one daughter-in-law, Julie VanAcker; 11 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; one brother, Michael (Sharon) VanAcker; one sister Betty Wailly; several nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.
He was also preceded in death by his two daughters, Janelle VanAcker, Twilah Kulow, one son, Charles "Bopper" VanAcker, and his brother, Sonny VanAcker.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2016 at the Rock Lake Baptist Church in Lake Mills with Rev. Vincent Kobosh officiating.
Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Friday at the church until the time of services.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
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September
9
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Rock Lake Baptist Church
10:00 - 11:00 am
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9
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Rock Lake Baptist Church
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