Allan R. Akers

Allan R. Akers, age 77 of Breese, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at Aviston Countryside Manor in Aviston, Illinois. Mr. Akers was born on April 10, 1936, in Breese, Illinois, a son of Dennis and Sophie (Popeck) Akers. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, including 2 tours in Vietnam. After his retirement, he worked at Moto Mart in Breese. Mr. Akers enjoyed NASCAR racing, Cardinals baseball, fishing and spending time with his family. Allan was a regular at Wally's in Breese, where he went daily at 3:00 for coffee. Survivors include 3 daughters - Sharon Loddeke (Brad) of Breese, Illinois, Jennifer Akers (Jacob Hanke) of Richview, Illinois and Linda Langley of Jacksonville, Arkansas; his grandchildren - Beth Peek (Danny), Curt Loddeke (January), Breann Loddeke, Mya Hanke and Jason Langley; his great grandchildren - Alexander Hunter, Emily and Hayli Rinne, Page Loddeke, Cayden Holtgrave and he was anticipating the arrival of Baby Peek in March; 2 sisters - Esther VonHatten of Highland, Illinois and Lorraine Brueggemann (Joe) of Carlyle and a brother - Dennis "Pat" Akers (Sheila) of Ashland, Missouri. A graveside with full military honors will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Visitation will be held at Zieren Day Funeral Home in Carlyle on Thursday from 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. The family suggest memorial donations in his memory be made to Aviston Countryside Manor or to Hospice of Southern Illinois and they will be received at Zieren Day Funeral Home, who is directing the services. Previous EventsVisitation
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street
Carlyle, IL 62231 Graveside Service
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery 2900 Sheridan Road
St. Louis, MO 63125