Dakota P. Anker

Dakota P. Anker, age 24 of Marion passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, September 16, 2024 in Bonduel. 

Dakota Paul Anker was born on January 1, 2000 in Shawano as the son of Matthew and Michelle “Mikki” (Smith) Anker. He graduated from Marion High School with the Class of 2018. Dakota enjoyed helping his buddy Wyatt at Blashe Auto Body and recently followed his passion of racing go-karts with friends at GSR Kartway. He also had fun playing volleyball for The Caroline Legion and shooting pool for D’s Corner Pocket in Marion. Dakota had a love for the outdoors and looked forward to fishing trips and bowhunting each year as well as snowboarding when he had the chance. He was caring, always had time for his grandmother, and was a jokester; seemingly always goofing around. Dakota was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marion. He loved his family very much and looked forward to spending time with his nieces, nephew, and “little aunt” Lexie Pelkey.

Survivors include: 
His Parents: Matthew and Michelle “Mikki” Anker.
Sister: Ashley (Brent) Krueger.
Brother: Alex (Gina) Anker.
Maternal Grandmother: Pat Pelkey.
Paternal Grandparents: Howard Anker and Nancy Brei.
Aunts and Uncles: Tonya (Erwin) Gurschler, Ted (Ashley) Christianson, Jamie (Brad) Schneidewend, Lexie Pelkey, Vicki (Joe) Wurth, and Rob Brei, Jr.
Nieces and nephew: Anastasia, Finnlee, and Lucy.
Special Cousins: Sonya (Jason) Christianson, Sidney Kurrasch, Cole (Summer) Christianson, Tyler Christianson, Gabe Christianson, Teddy Christianson, Jr., Alyssa (Garrett) Schneidewend, Skyler Schneidewend, Alyssa Anker, and Nikki Marcks. 

Dakota was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Vernon Pelkey, paternal grandmother Judy Anker, and by his Aunt Becky Brei.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday September 20, 2024 at 11am at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marion with Fr. Matthew Settle officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in the Town of Dupont, Waupaca County. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 9am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established by Dakota’s family. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Marion is assisting his family. www.eberhardtstevenson.com