Richard Akkerman Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Akkerman (George, Iowa), born in Emery, South Dakota, who passed away at the age of 90, on August 14, 2018. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Richard Akkerman or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jacob Akkerman and Gertrude Akkerman; his wife Mary; his siblings, Ollie, Ann and Clara; his nephews, Ron Blau and Wendell Blau; and his brothers-in-law, Merle Lenderts and Donald Boom.
He is survived by: his daughters, Karen Fae and Karen Smith of Zionsville; his son-in-law Jeff Smith of Zionsville; his grandchildren, Trisha Huset (Tim) of Verona, Tanner, Brayden and Joshua Smith of Franklin; his daughters, Averey and Emerson; his sister-in-law Lonnelle Lenderts of Random Lake; and his nieces and nephews, Carol Luitjens (Vince), Bonnie Samuelson, Sandy Blau, Barbara LaFluer (Neal), Dale Lenderts (Martha), Jay Lenderts, Steve Boom and Carson Boom.
