Erwin Kraker Jr. 78 of Akron passed away peacefully on Saturday December 22 2012 at his residence. Erv was born on June 22 1934 to the late Erwin J. Kraker M.D. and Elsie (Weimer) Kraker. Erv graduated from the University of Notre Dame and worked for the Akron Municipal Clerk of Courts Office as a Deputy Clerk. He worked for 28 years under four different clerks. Erv was blessed with many wonderful co-workers and friends. Erv is survived by his sister Susan (Albert) Feczko of Pittsburgh PA; nephews Albert III (Stacy) Christopher (Ann) Mark (Stacy) Matthew (Katie) Michael (Katie) Feczko and 11 great nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday December 27 2012 10:30 AM at St. Bernard - St. Mary Parish 240 S. Broadway St. Akron 44308. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery to follow. The family will receive friends on Wednesday December 26 2012 from 4- 7 PM at the Hummel Funeral Home 500 E. Exchange St. Akron 44304.