Tom was born March 13, 1941 in Sterling, Illinois, the oldest son of C. Alden and Marie Kathryn (Enright) Ackert. He attended St. Mary’s and Newman Schools in Sterling, IL.
Tom worked in the newspaper, publishing and printing industry and was the owner of a typesetting company and an outdoor recreational store in Iowa until retirement. Later moved to Jacksonville, Florida. Was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus of Iowa.
Survivors include his wife Candy, his children Janet of Scottsdale, AZ, Tom Jr. (Sara) of West Des Moines, IA, Tim (Jayne) of Columbia, MO, Steve (Melissa) of Gilbert, AZ, our daughter Tamara (Heather) of Gainesville, FL, his brothers Jim (Marlene) of Clifton, VA, Bill (Mary Ann) of Lakewood, CO, and Terry (Julie) of Sterling, IL, 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister at birth, and brother Charlie.
A Celebration of Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 2:30pm, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in the Marian Center at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A private interment of ashes will take place at a later date at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Jacksonville, FL.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic School or Mercy House of Jacksonville.
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