Warren Edward AKERBERG

AKERBERG, WHITE, CASSILL, VLAANDEREN

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 5/17/2011 at 14:42:45

Obituary - Warren Edward Akerberg

Clear Lake Mirror Reporter
Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Thursday, November 22, 2007

Warren Edward AKERBERG, 86, of Osprey, Fla., died Nov. 22, 2007. A celebration of his life will be held on his birthday, Aug. 10, 2008 from 3 to 4 p.m. on the "Lady of the Lake" in Clear Lake. All who knew him are invited.

Warren was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa. At age 24 he married Donna Lea WHITE, 19, from Huron, S.D. In 1946 they moved to Clear Lake and raised three children. After 52 years of marriage Donna died from cancer.

Warren was a master salesman for Bowen Corp. in Mason City, Iowa, and became an owner prior to retirement. He was an avid boater/captain and loved the water. He owned a boat from the day he could walk until his death. He was also an avid golfer and shot under 40 on the last nine holes the week before his death.

He will be remembered most for his love of life and positive attitude.

Survivors include his loving wife, Sue AKREBERG, of Osprey; son, Jan and his wife, Nora, of Clayton, Mo. with their sons, Nick and Alex; daughter, Deby CASSILL of St. Petersburg, Fla. with her son, Daniel; and son, Lon and wife, Lynn, of Pella, Iowa with daughter, Casie, and sons, Clinton and Chris.

He is predeceased by his parents, Hjalmer and Molly of Sioux City, Iowa; brother, Vern, of Sioux City; sister, Lorraine VLAANDEREN of Arvada, Colo.; and granddaughter, Wendy CASSILL of Tallahassee, Fla.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 21475, St. Petersburg, FL. 33742.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, May of 2011