ACKERMAN, Marion J. (Sackett) 1920-2019

ACKERMAN, SACKETT, CRINKLAW

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 11/20/2019 at 08:27:18

Biography

Marion J. Ackerman, 99, of Waterloo, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 18, 2019.

She was born on May 14, 1920 in Waterloo, the daughter of Alton and Olive (Crinklaw) Sackett.

She graduated from Waterloo East High School with the class of 1938.

Marion married Raymond L. “Ray” Ackerman on July 11, 1942 in Missouri; he died July 12, 2008.

She was a member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church where she had been very active over her 66-year membership. Her grandfather, Rev. George Crinklaw, baptized Marion along with her sisters and cousins.

She was a part of the “Sewing Club,” where she would meet with her friends on a regular basis.

She enjoyed watching Iowa Hawkeyes basketball, Lawrence Welk, and Johnny Carson. Marion attended high school reunions until the 70th year; she then had noon lunches with the class of 1938 for several years. She had a lifelong passion for music, winning many state awards for band and orchestra competitions in high school. Marion loved to watch her grandchildren’s music performances, sporting and racing events.

Survived by her son, Mark (Carolyn) Ackerman of Waterloo; daughter, Janet (Del) Clubine of Williamsburg; four grandchildren, Darren (Vicky) Ackerman of Elk Run Heights, Jennifer (Eric) Rhymer of Hudson; Denise (Brian) Culp of Williamsburg; and Chad (April) Clubine of Janesville; and six great-grandchildren, Jackson, Kaitlyn, and Kaylee Culp, Conner Clubine, and Liam and Dylan Rhymer.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband; granddaughter, Debi Rae Ackerman; and two sisters, Dorothy Dickinson and Alta White.

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Services:
Friday, November 22, 2019 at Kearns Funeral Service, Kimball Chapel

Cemetery:
Garden of Memories Cemetery, Waterloo

Memorials:
Mt. Hope United Methodist Church or the Dewar Hall

SOURCE: Kearns Funeral Service