Gaylord P. "Corky" Acker, 84, of Topeka and formerly of St. Marys, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. 

A full obituary is pending and will be published shortly. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, on Friday, October 30th at Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St. in St. Marys. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 31st, also at Piper Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow in Valley View Cemetery in St Marys. A luncheon following the burial will be held in Hammond Hall at the St. Marys United Methodist Church, 207 N. 7th Street in St. Marys, which all are welcome to attend.