Thomas D. Ackland

November 4, 1923 - July 23, 2016

Thomas Edward Ackland was born November 4, 1923 at rural Grafton, Nebraska and passed away at his home in Grafton on July 23, 2016 at the age of 92 years, 8 months, and 19 days. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy Ackland; 3 great grandchildren Chandler Berglund, Tarson Ackland, and Braxton Ackland. Tom is survived by his sons Allen and Melodee Ackland of York, NE, Lenny and Judy Ackland of Gretna, NE; daughters Kathy Ackland of Grafton, NE and Carol Oliver of Grafton, NE; grandchildren Cathleen Berglund of Palatine, IL, Michael Ackland of San Francisco, CA, Allen E. Ackland of Grafton, NE, Shane Oliver of Daphne, AL, Roxanne Lott of Papillion, NE, Tracey Gowen of Kearney, NE, Daniel Ackland of Hutchinson, KS, Erin Van Roekel of Omaha, NE, Jason Ackland of Omaha, NE; and 17 great grandchildren. Private family graveside services for Tom were held on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Grafton Public Cemetery. Chaplain Aaron Phillips officiated the services. Pallbearers for the service included Michael Ackland, Allen Ackland, Jr., Shane Oliver, Daniel Ackland, Jason Ackland, Bruce Berglund, Jeff Lott, Jason Gowen, and Josh Van Roekel. Honorary bearers included Cathleen Berglund, Roxanne Lott, Tracey Gowen, and Erin Van Roekel. Samuel J. Marsh Geneva VFW Post 7102 performed full Military Rites at the cemetery. Farmer & Son Funeral Home conducted the services. Memorials are directed to the Grafton Fire & Rescue.