Mr. Frederick Lawrence “Freddy” Acker, Jr., age 56 of Vanleer and Linden, died January 8, 2026 at his home in Linden. No formal services are planned at this time.
Born in Newton, New Jersey on February 13, 1969, Freddy was the son of Frederick Acker, Sr. and the late Martha LaMoore Acker. He served our country in the National Guard. Freddy had quite a colorful occupational career! He worked as a chef for his County Seat in New Jersey; then as a plumber in New York. A good deal of his life, he was an over-the-road trucker and saw much of the United States behind the wheel. He ended up as a chainsaw artist in Vanleer and Linden, making beautiful and unique creations with chunks of wood and his chainsaw. Freddy also owned and operated a wood whittling business in Linden. He also had a carefree wanderlust as he hiked the Appalachian Trail for six months. He and his girlfriend also took backpacking trips together. He loved fly-fishing and hunting in earlier years. You knew where you stood with Freddy! His sister described him as a “person with No Filter!”
Survivors include his father, Fred Acker, Sr. of Vanleer; his girlfriend, Cathy Blair of Linden, TN; his son, Christopher Acker, Wantage, NJ; a daughter, Elizabeth Acker of Wantage, NJ; a brother, Burt Acker of Branchville, NJ; two sisters, Martha “Missy” Acker and Kelly McCullom (Richard), both of Vanleer.
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My deepest condolences to the family of Frederick Lawrence Ackerman Jr. words of comfort can be read in the Bible books of John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:3,4 here the scriptures is to let all know that soon God is going to due completely away with all sicknesses and death, also in the book of Isaiah 33:24 it tells us that very soon NO ONE at anytime will be saying “I am sick.”
Thank you!
My deepest condolences to my sister and Freddy’s family. I would like to have met him as he sounds like a fantastic man. It was way too soon for him, but I am sure God needed a Chainsaw Artist in heaven and he got the very best one in Freddy. I hope you all can remember the good times you had with Freddy and not dwell on the loss. He will always be alive in your hearts.
My husband Mike and I send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Fred’s family and loved ones. He will be dearly missed.
RIP Fred… You and your family were in my life while i went to Merriman!!! Great Man. God Speed!
My husband Mike Malson where in the guards together,comrades in arms. So sorry for all his family.peace be with you all
Freddy was a man of many talents and loved all his friends and family. He spoke from his heart, helped many people along his journeys and did a great job at documenting all adventures. He lived a simple life and lived it carefree. Freddy will be greatly missed
I Served with Fred in the New Jersey National Guard 50th armored out of Newton NJ . He was a good soldier and a better friend . We were always up to something always laughing . It has been many years since I have seen him , it saddens me to hear of his passing . Your Dad was quite the man . I was proud to have known him and served with him. May he Rip. You friend Mike
My deepest condolences to Fred’s family and all loved ones. He was a constant friend and one of those people who could be both goofy at the right times and yet wise at other times. I will miss our friendship.
gonna miss you!
love Pam &Tom & gang