ELKHORN, WI/BELLEVIEW, FL (formerly of Racine) – Mrs. Marilyn Louise Acklam, 70, passed away at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, FL.

She was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on February 25, 1942, the daughter of the late Frederick J. Doutre' and Mae A. (nee: Krueger.)

Marilyn Acklam graduated from Washington Park High School – (Class of 1960).  On August 15, 1959, she married the love of her life, Roger A. Acklam.

During her children's younger years, she was a devoted mother, homemaker, and wife. At the same time, she served as area Director for Vivian Woodard Cosmetics.  She became elected Treasurer of the Village of Mount Pleasant from 1982-1991. After Marilyn's retirement in 1991, the Acklams divided their time between Homosassa, FL, and Elkhorn, WI.  In 2003, they moved to Belleview, FL.

Marilyn was a very active member of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Racine,serving as a member and president of the Home Guild. At Open Bible Lutheran Church in Belleview, Florida, Marilyn served on the Women's Club.  In addition, Marilyn enjoyed being the head of the Entertainment Committee at Tropicana Village in Florida. She also enjoyed her involvement with Willow Run Condo Association in Elkhorn, WI.  She truly loved serving the Lord, spending time with family and friends, playing cards, and finding great entertainment to perform at the club house.

In addition to her loving husband, Roger, Marilyn is survived by her son, Kert (Jeaneen) Acklam of Sturtevant; her daughter, Michelle "Shelley" (Doug) Evans of Mount Pleasant; her grandchildren, Mathieu and Hannah Evans; and her sister, Delores Veith of Littleton, CO.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant sister, Beverly Doutre' and brother, Willard Doutre'.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday evening for a visitation from 5-7 p.m.  At 7:00 p.m. there will be a time for those wishing to share a memory or story about Marilyn's life.  The celebration of her life and funeral service will take place at Epiphany Lutheran Church (2921 Olive St.) on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Michael Zarling officiating.  There will also be time to meet with the family at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m.  Her interment will follow the church service at West Lawn Memorial Park.  Memorials have been suggested to Epiphany Lutheran Church. The family would like to extend sincere thanks and appreciation to her life-long cardiologist, Dr. Short, and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Gullberg.