Obituary of Norman Lee Aker

Norman Lee Aker, age 76, of Venice, died o March 3, 2007. He was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on April 28, 1930, and came to Venice in 1992 from Fair Lake, Michigan. Mr. Aker received a B.S. from Hillsdale College and a Master’s Degree from Michigan State University. He lived in Battle Creek, Michigan for many years, working as a food chemist for the Kellogg Company, and was a member of their 25 year club. He was a member emeritus of the Institute of Food Technologists, and served as a Sarasota County Election Official for several years. Surviving family members include his wife of 51 years, Janet, of Venice; son David K. Aker of Venice; daughters Deborah Thom of Lake Orion, Michigan, and Diana S. Siakotos of San Diego, California; brother Kenneth Aker of Hillsdale, Michigan; and 5 grandchildren, Nathan Aker, Ashton Aker, Derek Thom, Jason Thom, and Timothy Burkett. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 8th, at 2:30 PM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Memorial donations may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran, 790 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL 34285. Farley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may visit anytime online at www.farleyfuneralhome.com to sign guest register book and extend condolences to the family.