Donald Dale Akkerman, 79 of Hemet, California passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011, at home surrounded by his family and friends. Born Saturday, March 5, 1932. He was the husband of Florence " Red" Akkerman. They owned an auction barn here in Hemet and he loved to be an Auctioneer. He began at an early age and would practice his " Calling routine " while plowing the fields in Iowa. He followed in his Uncle Johns footsteps who also was an Auctioneer. Donald loved to fish trout and loved his favorite spot, Bib Bear Lake. He also liked to carve leather and give his creations to his family. Donald was a story teller and loved to tell stories to his grand kids. He also was an accomplished self taught guitarist. Donald was active in the Sunrise Rotary and involved in the ole cattle drive through down town Hemet. He was also a member and president of the Los Caballos Horse Club. He like to read James Michener and Louis L'Amour books. He served in the Army and was a Veteran of Korea.
Surviving is his wife, Florence "Red" Akkerman, sons, Dani Akkerman of Hemet, CA, David Akkerman of Rocklin , CA, Gregg Akkerman of Spartanburg, SC and Jeffery Akkerman of Gardner, KS, and daughter, Jody Akkerman.
Services are private.
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