ACKERMAN, Richard Michael 1947-2017

ACKERMAN

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 3/12/2018 at 12:36:18

Richard M. Ackerman

April 9, 1947 - December 10, 2017

MASON CITY, IOWA - Richard M. Ackerman, 70, of Mason City, died Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, December 15, 2017 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave with Rev. Dan Larson officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Richard Michael Ackerman was born in Waterloo, Iowa, April 9, 1947, to parents Joe and Betty Ackerman. The oldest of 3 siblings, Dick grew up in and attended Cedar Falls High School. After graduating Dick joined the United States Navy, serving on a destroyer during the Vietnam War. After his tour Dick joined the Navy Reserves.

Dick was a man of many talents, from working as a baker to being an industrial worker he could do it all. He was a very kind, loving, compassionate, caring and patriotic person who was extremely proud of his service in the Navy when asked by those who knew him best. Dick was very passionate about NASCAR and stock car racing, enjoyed watching western movies and working on stock cars whenever he got the chance.

Dick is survived by his wife: Bonnie; children: Chad (Jennifer) Ackerman and Kari Ackerman; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; siblings: Allen (Gaile) Ackerman, Janice (Eddy) Haag; and special friend Gary.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

SOURCE: Mason City Globe Gazette, 14 DEC 2017