Dale Joseph Ackerman passed away peacefully at home on October 8th at the age of 74, surrounded by family and love, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.
Dale was born in Harrisburg on June 29, 1947 to Agnes (Lamielle) and Herbert Ackerman. He grew up in the Sacred Heart of Mary Church before attending Louisville High School and meeting the love of his life, Sherrie. They married shortly after high school and were inseparable ever since. They had two beautiful girls, Denise and Angela, who, undoubtedly, were the lights of his life.
Dale loved bowling, playing softball, traveling with his family, and Civil War History. He loved watching the Indians play, unless they were losing, then he had to turn the channel. After his retirement from Beaver Excavating, Dale enjoyed spending time with his two daughters and four grandchildren. He could often be found taking one of them on a trip or cheering for another at a sporting event.
Dale was loyal. He was gentle and always kind. He was the type of man others aspire to be, and he will be greatly missed.
Dale is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sherrie Ackerman. He will be deeply missed by his two daughters, Denise (David) Bonner and Angela (Eric) Isakson. His legacy continues on in his four grandchildren, Alexis (Kevin) Johnson, Hunter Bonner, and Cooper and Carson Isakson. He leaves behind two sisters, Rose Weldin and Ruth West; his sister-in-law Robin (Pete) McAllister, a brother-in-law Clark (Chris) Reedy, and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 11, from 6-8 p.m. at Paquelet-Falk Funeral Home, 303 South Chapel Street, Louisville. A funeral mass will be held at Sacred Heart of Mary Church, 8900 Columbus Road, Louisville on Tuesday, October 12 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow directly after.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Crossroads Hospice or Sacred Heart of Mary Church.
Condolences and special memories can be shared with the family online at www.paqueletfalk.com
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Angie and Family, sending you our love, support and prayers during this time.
Sending much love from the Gonzales/Cusumano familes to Sherrie and family. Although we didn’t spend a lot of time together, my memories of my Uncle Dale will remain in my heart forever!
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers your way.
It is with deep sincerity that we offer our condolences to Sherrie and the family. Although we did not know one another well, my mother, Jean Gonzales, was Dale’s sister and she conveyed the family history and stories..
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spoke of a full and wonderdul life and of a man who was loved and who loved.
May he rest in peace and may time kindly lessen the heartbreak of your grief. Richie, Linda ( Campanelli) and our children Alexandra and Nicholas.
Sorry to hear of Dale passing. May he Rest In Peace.
Your nephew,
Donald T Ackerman Sr.
Estero,Fl.
My deepest sympathy to you and you family Sherrie for your loss. I will keep him in my prayers.
Michael Mascioli
Sherrie & family, our sincere sympathy in Dale’s passing. So many memories of he and my brother Ken, of Agnes & family. Keeping you in our prayers for strength & comfort.
Bob & Pam (Travis) Stach
Sherrie and family, our deepest sympathy to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Dale will be missed!
Sherrie & family. Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family.. Although I haven’t seen Dale for quite some time, I still think of him and all the “‘fun” times we had at Beaver Excavating. .
May he rest in peace. .
Sherrie and family, So sad to hear about my uncle Dale. Our thoughts are with you.
Your nephew,
Robert E. Ackerman, Jr.
Massillon, Ohio
Sherrie and family, I am saddened to hear of your loss. I had the good fortune of working with Dale for many years. Most days we would go to lunch together, and he was always enjoyable to be with. He is in a better place, and all too soon we will be together again. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.