Melvin Ackerman

Melvin Ackerman

December 04, 1924 - April 17, 2010

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Melvin Ackerman, 85, Jamestown, ND died Saturday morning April 17, 2010 at the Jamestown Hospital in Jamestown, ND.

Melvin was born December 4, 1924 on the family farm home 5 miles west of Streeter, ND, the son of William Ackerman and Barbara (Schmidt) Ackerman. He attended school in the Streeter area where he received his elementary education and grew to manhood in the vicinity.

He and Virginia Moser were married July 25, 1945 at Jamestown, ND. They made their home on his parent's farm until 1947. He went to work at Streeter Auto and also helped his brother at Ackerman's Garage in Streeter. In 1949 he went to work road construction as a heavy equipment operator until 1978. He then went to work in the powerhouse at the ND State Hospital until retiring in 1987. They have continued to reside in Jamestown.

He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church, enjoyed soap making, working and going to rummage sales. He also enjoyed visiting with the afternoon coffee crowd at McDonalds.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia, Jamestown, ND; 2 children, Ronald (Patti) Ackerman, Salem, OR; Sandra Ackerman, Medina, ND; 5 grandchildren, Janel (Matt) Bennett, Michael (Dana) Ackerman, Sarah (Michael) Thomsen, Melanie Kappes, Nicole Kappes, 7 great grandchildren, and other special members of the family, Bernell Williams, Medina, ND; Josh Kurtz, Jamestown, ND; Aaron Ritter, Jamestown, ND; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and 1 brother, Alvin.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday April 21, 2010 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND with Pastor Harlan Kaden, officiating.

The interment will be made in the Streeter Lutheran Cemetery at Streeter, ND.

Visitation - 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Tuesday @ the funeral home

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Connie Hoffman
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Virginia, Ron & Patty, Sandy and family, grandchildren, freinds, and to all who knew and Loved Melvin. May you find comfort in knowing He is in the presence of God, and those who have gone before him. He was my (x)father-in-law, and I loved him to the moon & back! I will always remember him with fond memories. "Rest in peace" Melvin, I will keep you in my heart forever. Connie
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Doris Giedt
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My sympathy to you in this sad time. I always enjoyed visiting with Melvin when I would see him out and about. He was always so friendly. May you find laughter in your many warm memories of your life with Melvin.
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Jerry/Marge Patterson
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We have lost a neighbor who meant a lot to our family. Mel will be greatly missed, especially our visits behind his garage. Mel was always a busy man, he loved his wife dearly and they worked well together out in the yard to have a beautiful home. We will have he family in our thoughts and prayers.
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Jeannette Grabinger
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I have enjoyed the friendship I have developed with Melvin. He always had time to visit, he always talked kindly of everyone and, appreciated anything someone did for him, and his laugh was not only heard by his voice but was seen in his face.
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Jeanette Erickson
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Melanie, I am so sorry for your loss. I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and if you need anything please give me a call. Jeanette
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Janel
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Grandpa Ackerman was a very loved man. I have fond memories of when he and grandma would visit us during Christmas time. They made time for us, taking us out for lunch(always amazed at how many mashed potatoes I could eat)and talking to us about school and our friends, spending the day with us. We also took a road trip out to Washington state with them and had lots of fun on the way. They would speak in German when they didn't want us to know what they were saying : ) I remember how he would slap his knee and throw his head back when he laughed really hard. I will miss him very much. My prayers are with Grandma, Dad, Patti, Sandy and all those who loved him.

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