John H. Ackerman, age 78, of Big Lake , MN , formerly of Jordan , MN , passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, at the Gardens of Foley, in Foley, MN.
What a mind cannot remember – the heart never forgets!
A celebration graveside service will now be held on Saturday, June 27 at 1 pm, at St. John Calvary Cemetery, 4950 Kreuser Road, Jordan, with military honors provided by the Jordan Vets Honor Guard.
Condolences and memories of him can be left below, and mail condolence cards to Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan, MN 55352 and will be distributed to the family. Memorials preferred and will be distributed in John’s memory, by the family.
Born o n May 20, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN, Joh n was the son of Walter and Gladys (Lewis) Ackerman. He grew up most of his life in Eden Prairie, MN, where he graduated from Eden Prairie High School. John enlisted in the United States Air F o rce , with actively serving for four years and another 2 years in the Army R eserves.
Returning home from the service, John worked for his father for some time , as a block layer . He later accepted a position with Rosemont Inco rporated. In 1987, John wanted to spread his wings and became the proud owner of Ackerman Kustom Machining , located in Jordan . For the next 30 years , he built a successful business. John was a skilled and creative machinist . John held two US patents: one for an oil spout and the other for battery terminal nut wrench.
John and Sharon knew each other for thirty one years and were married August 15, 2015 . A hardworking and honorable man, Jo hn lived a full li f e. H e was a private pilot , an avid hunter, fisherman and photographer. John was a caring and wonderful husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend to many.
Forever missed and loved by wife, Sharon Boeckman Ackerman and her sons, Mark (Stacie) Boeckman, Marty (Anne) Boeckman, Chris (Kandi) Boeckman, Kurt (Shari) Boeckman; grandchildren and great gran d children; siblings, Burt ( Violet ) Ackerman, Mike (Jennifer) Ackerman, Cathy Swanson; sisters-in-law, Melinda Ackerman, Janet Krautkremer; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends .
John is preceded in death by h is parents, Walter and Gladys Ackerman; brothers, Herb Ackerman, Dan Ackerman and brother-in-law, Bruce Swanson .
