Aker, Donald L., age 83 or Mounds View, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Jan 18, 2016. Former captain of the Columbia Heights Fire Department. Survived by wife, Janice; children, Shirel, Dawn, Franklin, Scott Leanne and Michelle Matthew; grandchildren, Brandon, Felicia, Amber, Dillon and Johnathan; 3 great grandchildren; sisters in law, Ceil, Barbara and Marlene Ronald. Memorial Service on Sat, Jan 23 at 11 AM at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7687 Long Lake Rd, Mounds View, with a visitation beginning at 10AM.