Rev. Dr. N. Dwain Acker (89) went to live in eternal grace and peace with Christ on August 10, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Virginia. Preceded in death by daughter, Carla; and infant grandsons, Grant Geisert and Evan Acker. Survived by his son-in-law, Russell Ring; son, Dan (Kerry) Acker; daughters, Jennifer (Tim) Geisert, Jill (Donald) Everett; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Raised in Fremont, NE, Dwain began working at the age of 9 and graduated from Fremont High School (1950) and Midland College Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Economics (1954). He served as LTJG line officer in the U.S. Navy (1956) in the Pacific region and passionately recalled his service in Operation Passage to Freedom aboard the USS Diachenko APD-123. This experience helping refugees to freedom led him to dedicate his life to serving God and others. After the Navy, Dwain received his Master of Divinity from Phillips University Seminary (1961) of Enid, OK. During his 62 years as an ordained minister Dwain served congregations in Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and as the Regional Minister for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Nebraska. He was a hospital chaplain for Immanuel Hospital and the Veterans Administration. Dwain was an avid reader and lifelong learner. His quick wit and huge heart helped him cultivate friendships naturally. He was a genuine communicator and builder of community. He led and served on numerous local, national, and international boards and helped others his entire life. His involvement with Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska and the Child Savings Institute were two especially meaningful roles God called him to serve. Rev. Dr. N. Dwain Acker's parting wish is that we be kinder to, more understanding of, and care for one another.

FUNERAL August 20, 2022, 2pm, Southview Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Lincoln, NE. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to:

Bridges to Hope
3107 S 6th St #107
Lincoln, NE 68502
bridgestohopene.org

Southpointe Christian Church
7010 Helen Witt Dr.
Lincoln, NE 68512
southpointecc.org

Christian Church Foundation
Memorial: Acker Stewards Donor Advised Fund
P.O. Box 1007
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1007
christianchurchfoundation.org

Published by Omaha World-Herald on Aug. 17, 2022.