Dewey Temple Acker, age 78, peacefully passed away at his Victoria, Texas home on Friday, September 29, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Mercedes, Texas, on November 21, 1944, Dewey is survived by his wife of 58 years, Suze Freeze Acker, and his son, Marcus Chad Acker. He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Russell Acker in 2022.
Dewey was a dedicated civic leader in the Victoria community, earning numerous accolades for his contributions. He served as President of the Victoria Jaycees, Junior League Open Door Creativity Center, and the Boys Club, and was honored as the Chamber of Commerce Man of the year in 1973.
For 30 years, the Acker family called Marathon, Florida Keys, home before returning to Victoria in 2019. Dewey founded Acker Marine Survey in 1989, where he continued to embrace his love for salt life. While an active member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Victoria, he also remained dedicated to the Marathon Community Methodist Church. Dewey’s greatest achievement was establishing the first TV station, KXIX in 1976, serving Victoria and its neighboring counties.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the church of your choice in Dewey’s memory.
Fond memories, condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.
