Obit: Acker, Genevieve E. (1927 – 2020)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Acker, Becker, Stelter, Gwiazdon, Forshier, Shilts, Helgerson, Buresh-Wilda, White, Vitort, Sindler

----Source: THORP COURIER 22 Jul 2020

Acker, Genevieve E. (16 JUN 1927 – 17 JUL 2020)

Genevieve E Acker, 93, of Stanley on July 17, 2020, took her last breath on earth and her next breath in Heaven. As Genevieve desired, she was at the home of her daughter; Christine and (Robert) Becker. Her family lovingly sang to her as she peacefully slept and entered the arms of H her loving Savior.
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Genevieve was born on June 16, 1927 to the late Edward and Ethel Stelter of Stanley.

She attended area schools in the Wilson, Chippewa and Worden Townships. As a young lady she moved and worked in Chicago, IL and later moved to Washington, DC where she worked for US News. Upon returning to the Stanley area she met the love of her life, Clarence D Acker. They married on December 21, 1946, in Walkerton, Indiana. Clarence and Genevieve resided in the Cornell and Stanley area where they had seven sons and uuee daughters.

Surviving children are: David and (Linda) Acker, Stanley; Debra and (Francis) Gwiazdon, Hallie; Barry Acker, Stanley; Daniel and (Phyllis) Acker Stanley; Rhonda Forshier, Taipon Springs, FL; Randy and (Terri) Acker, Stanley; Roger Acker and (Natalie), Wheeler; Brian and (Sandra) Acker, Stanley;
Christine and (Robert) Becker, Jim Falls; and Scott and (Selena) Acker, Thorp. Genevieve is further survived by 52 grandchildren, 104 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Genevieve and Clarence "Dude" raised their family on hard work and sacrifice. They purchased and operated Pleasant Valley Store, Stanley, Wagon Wheel Restaurant, Thorp, and the Acker family farm, Stanley.

Genevieve lived a full life. If you met her for the first time or the 10th time she was going to tell you about her Savior Jesus Christ. She was known for being direct but always having an open door to every neighbor, friend and family member. Sunday dinners commonly included many visitors, where there was usually fresh baked pie and a lovely dinner.

Their children were raised on strict discipline but years down the road she seemed to forget her rules when it came to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known for her honesty and telling you how she felt. Her love language was making sure every family member and those she met would make it into Heaven.

The day before she passed, she had clarity and told the family to be sure and live their lives for Jesus. Some of her last words were, "Trust Jesus with your whole heart and lean not unto your own understanding."

She was a faithful member of Pleasant Valley Pentecostal Church, Stanley and Abundant life Tabernacle, Thorp.

Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ethel Stelter; her husband, Clarence; two grandsons: Michael and Jessie; a step-granddaughter, Christina; two great-grandsons: Ayden and Trenton; one great-granddaughter. Samara; her brothers: Ford, Lyle, Floyd and Marlin Stelter; and her sisters: Violet Shilts, Madline Helgerson, Edna Buresh-Wilda, Eleanor White, Jeanette Vitort, and four sisters in infancy.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 24,2020, at Abundant Life Church, Thorp with Pastor John Sindler officiating. Burial will follow in Edson Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday and again one hour prior to services Friday all at the church in Thorp. Plombon Funeral Service, Stanley assisted the family.