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MASON CITY | Daryl Akers, of Clear Lake, formerly Mason City, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday March 29, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Will Hunsaker officiating.The family asks that you please dress casual. Family will greet friends one hour before the service.Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City with military honors provided by Clear Lake V.F.W.Family suggests memorials to the Daryl Akers Memorial Fund.Daryl was born Oct. 1, 1928, in Blaine, Iowa, the son of Louis W. and Tillie Bernice (Tysdal) Akers.He graduated from Albert City High School Class of 1946. After graduating from high school, he entered the hardware business with his father in Albert City.Later he began his career at the First National Bank of Clarion. His banking career was interrupted by a tour of duty in the Army during the Korean War.He married Darlene Stevens April 8, 1950, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. He joined the First National Bank of Mason City in June 1957, as head teller and later managed the First Drive-In Bank.He had completed the American Institute prestandard curriculum.He later drove motor homes for Lifetime Motorhomes and traveled throughout the United States, and later worked for Midwest Wholesale until he retired.After he retired he did deliveries for Lane Brothers and delivered cars for car dealers in the area.He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Mason City, American Legion and former member of the Elks.Daryl is survived by his son Mark (Sue) Akers, Clear Lake, and his two grandchildren Jennifer and Steven Akers, Clear Lake, and a brother Jon Akers, Las Vegas, Nev.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Darlene and his sister Bernadine Whipple.Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA; 641-357-2193.ColonialChapels.com