DUANE ACKER, 93, of Atlantic (former president of Kansas State University and assistant secretary USDA), died Friday, December 13, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic. A Memorial service for DUANE ACKER will be held 2-p.m. Wed., Dec. 18, 2024, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic.

A light luncheon will follow the service in the reception room of the Schmidt Family Funeral Home.

In honor of Duane, memorials may be directed to the Heritage House, First Presbyterian Church of Atlantic, or the YMCA Atlantic. Memorials may also be mailed to the Schmidt Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 523, Atlantic, IA 50022.

His daughters – Diane (Terry) Nygaard, of Overland Park, KS, and LuAnn Acker (& husband Bill Tout), of Ft. Myers, FL.

1 grandson, and his brother-and sister in-laws.