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Ackley Decoral WICKS

Elmwood Cemetery
Genesee County,
New York

Ackley D.
2 Feb 1905
23 Jul 1982
A former printer with Fix Printing Co, he move to Oakfield in 1929 and worked for Charles Westervelt of the Oakfield Independent. In 1940, he and Arthur Richter, bought the Independent, publishing a weekly newspaper and doing commercial printing. In 1946, he bought Mr. Richter's interest in the company and continued operations until 1950 when he formed a partnership with son, Donald. He retired in 1969, but continued in the business on a part-time basis. He was a member of the Oakfield Methodist Church, a 50 Year member of the Oakfield Fire Department, past noble grand of IOOF 496 of Alabama, NY and past cheif patriarch of Genesee Encampment IOOF 59. He was also a member of Batavia Lodge 475, F&AM; Western Star Chapter 35, Royal Arch mason; Nundawaga Council 92, Royal Select Masters and was past commander of Batavia Commandery. He recieved a dedicated service award and the honor of Meritorious Companion in Royal Arch Masonry. He was a Charter member of the Oakfield Rod and Gun Club and the Oakfield-Alabama Lions Club.

Erma Cecelia Kilner
1905-1993

Contributed on 8/17/09

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Submitted: 8/17/09 • Approved: 8/17/09 • Last Updated: 11/7/15 • R26035-G26023-S3

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