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Gerald Earl Akers

Birth	:	13 Oct 1896 Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	20 May 1986 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Exira Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5953636, -94.8654785
Description	:	PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR I Gerald Akers was the son of Ralph, Jr. and Ethel Parrott Akers and died at the Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 89 years, 7 months, and 7 days. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian Faith. He attended rural schools in Audubon County and graduated from high school. After completing his education he farmed until he enlisted in the U.S. Army on September 5, 1918. During his tour of duty he served in the... Read More	PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR I Gerald Akers was the son of Ralph, Jr. and Ethel Parrott Akers and died at the Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 89 years, 7 months, and 7 days. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian Faith. He attended rural schools in Audubon County and graduated from high school. After completing his education he farmed until he enlisted in the U.S. Army on September 5, 1918. During his tour of duty he served in the medical corps and after being discharged he returned to farming in Audubon County. On January 13, 1920 he was united in marriage to Hazel Spry in Exira, Iowa. They continued farming in the area until Hazel died on February 23, 1934. In the early 1940's he moved to Omaha, Nebraska where he worked with the Cudahy Packing Company and later worked as a carpenter at Offutt Air Force Base. He retired and moved to Missouri and farmed for about 20 years then returned to Omaha in 1981. He remained in his own home until he entered the hospital in March of 1986. Preceding him in death in addition to his wife, was a daughter, Evelyn Akers; his parents; his brothers and sisters: Erma Wolf, Violet Jespersen, Earl Akers and Vernon Akers. Survivors included his daughter, Marlene Akers and his son, Lloyd Akers of Omaha; three grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three sisters: Theresa Lucas of Omaha, Leona Smith of Hibbing, Minnesota, and Maxine Campbell of California; two brothers: Ralph Akers, II of Greenfield, Iowa, and Steve Campbell of California; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

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Where is Gerald Earl Akers's memorial?
Gerald Earl Akers's memorial is located at: Exira Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA.
When did Gerald Earl Akers death?
Gerald Earl Akers death on 20 May 1986 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gerald Earl Akers's memorial?
Latitude: 41.5953636
Longitude: -94.8654785

Family Members:

Parent

Ralph Akers Jr.

(1875 - 1920)

Ethel Parrott Akers

(1879 - 1942)

Spouse

Hazel Celia Spry Akers

(1898 - 1934)

Mabel Christine Nelsen Franklin

(1913 - 2004)

Siblings

Vernon Wilbur Akers

(1913 - 1919)

Children

Evelyn Akers

(1923 - 1981)

Marlene Ann Akers Cummins

(1935 - 2005)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 12 Sep 2013

Left by Anonymous on 19 May 2019

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Coordinate: 41.5950000, -95.0590000

23. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
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24. Melville Township Cemetery
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