Douglas "Bud" Akkerman, age 68, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away on May 16, 2010 at the Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin after a long illness.
Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon on Friday, May 21, 2010 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship. Friends may call at Roseberry’s on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Cremation will follow the traditional service, with final interment at the Fordham Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin at a later date.
Douglas was born March 13, 1942 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to Douglas and Edith (Kingsley) Akkerman. He was raised by his mother and stepfather Ervin Sipla, living in the Adams-Friendship area his whole life.
On July 26, 1961 he married Nancy Armstrong to which 5 children were born. He had worked for a body shop, on road construction, City of Adams Police Officer, the Baraboo Ammunition Plant, Jim & Ivans Gas Station, Farmers Union Coop, and Penda Corporation in Portage before retiring following a stroke on February 16, 2004.
Bud was a member of Western Bohemian Lodge 193 for 50 years, 47 years as a member of Modern Woodmen Camp 650, served 37 years as a 4-H project leader of the Busy Bees 4-H Club. He was a volunteer fireman for the Adams Fire Department for nearly 15 years. He also belonged to the Moundview Snowmobile Club and the Farmers Union.
He enjoyed camping, hunting, snowmobiling, watching NASCAR races on TV, going for rides and eating out.
He was preceded in death by his mother & stepfather; grandparents; and brother, Michael Sipla.
Survivors:
Wife: Nancy Akkerman of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: Douglas Akkerman of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Son: Kenneth (Mary) Akkerman of Elroy, Wisconsin
Daughter: Christie (Ron) Gauthier of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: William (Sandy) Akkerman of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: James (Gayla) Akkerman of Westfield, Wisconsin
24 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren
Loving Dog: Angel
Sister: Betty Jones of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Sister: Mary Lockman of Pittsville, Wisconsin
Brother: Gary Sipla of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Aunt: Barbara Kingsley of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Aunt: Irene Pavelec of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Uncle: John Sipla of Adams, Wisconsin
Uncle: Wilbur Jensen of Adams, Wisconsin
Many nieces, nephews & cousins
Ken, I am sorry for your loss.
Nancy & family, So sorry to hear of Dougs passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Nancy, Sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. Bud was a lifelong friend and will be missed by all!
I’m sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
May you find comfort in all your wonderful memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
NANMCY CRISTY, JESSICA AND SISTERIN LAWS AND FAMILLY
YOU ALL HAVE MY CONDOULENCE
Nan and Family, Today is a day that you need remember the Good times that God gave to us. You are in my Prayers and Thoughts. I am sure that Bud and Dad are "Camping" in Heaven Peacefully… Keep your Family close to your Heart. I am unable to be with you today but always close by.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow
Nancy,
My deepest sympathy to you and family.
Love,
Pat Mullens and Family
grandpa i know how much you loved the dear heart i will miss giving you them every hunting season.
I will hold all our memories close to my heart.
Extend our Deepest Sympathy to you Doug and Family at this Sad time for you. May God Comfort you and your Family.
We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Akkerman’s passing and we also regret not being able to be with you at the service. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Nancy & Family, Keep each other close and remember the good times. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers
I am so sorry for you loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of need.
Nan you are a remarkable strong and caring women and I’m proud to say that you are my aunt. Bud will be missed I won’t forget how much he talked about my freckles 🙂 May God bring you some peace in this time, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers…..Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can
steal.
I am so sorry for you loss. Your all in my thoughts and prayers in your time of need. If anyone needs me I am here for you all. Love you all
May God comfort you during this difficult time. hold all your memories close
Nancy and Family, So sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. It was always nice to talk to you guys when we went camping. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
AUNT NAN AND FAMILY,
AUNT NAN, YOU WERE AMAZING IN THE WAY YOU CARED FOR BUD. YOU LOVED HIM SO AND IT SHOWED! OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND THE KIDS, AND GRANDKIDS.
LOVE, BILLY, LORI AND MACY ARMSTRONG
Nan, you are an inspiration to all of us. You are a wonderful woman. Bud will be sadly missed. I hope he got a brand new garage up in heaven with no holes in the ceiling. He always teased me about the hole I put in his new garage.
Thinking of you everyday..knowing you are watching me. i know you don’t like seeing me cry but it hurts grandpa i love you and miss you.
I will be looking for the brightess star knowing u will always be here with us.
Dad, you will be dearly missed. I love you and always will. You will never be forgotten and you will always be in my heart.
love your only daughter
We extend our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time.
you have our deepest condolences, Bud was such a wonderful person he will be sadly missed.
Nancy and family so sorry to hear about Bud. Our deepest sympathy.