Robert R. "Bob" Acord

ACORD, ROBERT R. “BOB”

Robert R. Acord, age 77, of Neenah, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home at King. He was born on December 16, 1933 in Appleton, the son of the late Lester and Lyda (Ellefson) Acord. Bob served his country in the U.S. Marines. Following his employment, he enjoyed his retirement in the Crivitz area before moving back to the Fox Valley.

Bob is survived by his children: Tom (Rachel) Acord, Kaukauna; LuAnne Adank, Neenah; Barbara (Dave) Honer, Neenah and Sherry Blome, Neenah; grandchildren: Tara (Mark) Krause, Tanya (Corey) Clark and Eric (fiancé Tanya Sullivan) Acord; Jackie Adank, Jamie (Eric) Coopman and Tyler; Clarence Wisthoff; Tamara and Janese Blome; six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Mike Acord; his brother, Donald Acord; and sisters: Lois Persson, Jean Klein and Joyce VanWeddingen.

The memorial service for Bob will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME TRI-COUNTY CHAPEL. Inurnment will take place at the Wisconsin Veteran's Cemetery in King. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.

A special thank you to ThedaCare at Home Hospice and all the staff of the Wisconsin Veteran's Home.

Wichmann Funeral Home
Tri-County Chapel
3212 S. Oneida Street
Appleton, WI 54915
(920)831-9905