Gilbert Ackermann

Grafton resident Gilbert Ackermann, 85, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at Fairview Manor in Fairmont, NE. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Sutton, NE with Rev. Joe Vusich officiating. Interment will follow at the Grafton Cemetery in Grafton, NE. Visitation will be Monday, from 1 - 8 p.m., at Sutton Memorial Chapel in Sutton, NE. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Gilbert was born September 7, 1929, in Grafton, NE to Andrew and Elsie Kathrina (Huber) Ackermann. He was the first born boy of nine children and was raised mostly by his sisters after his mother died when he was two years old. He was baptized and confirmed in the Free German Reformed Salem Church and after he was married began attending the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Sutton, NE. Gilbert received his early education at country school in Grafton, NE and later attended Sutton Public Schools in Sutton, NE. After high school he served his country in the Korean War. On July 22, 1967, he married Claudette Starr in Lincoln, NE and to this union three children were born; Ronald, Rebecca and Russell. Gilbert was a member of Emmanuel Reformed Church in Sutton, NE. He enjoyed attending coffee with his friends, playing cards and being active in any sporting event that he could. He especially enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in their sporting activities. Farming and Family were the most important things in his life. He is survived by his son, Ron and wife Becki Ackermann and their children, Bree; Riley; Levi; Elle and Cole all of Lincoln, NE; daughter, Becky and husband Chris Green and their children, Kellan; Kierra and Krislyn all of McCool Junction, NE; son, Russ Ackermann of Grafton, NE; sisters, Wilma Ackermann of Lincoln, NE; Esther Anderson of Branson, MO; Rachel Herringa of Seattle, WA; brother and sister-in-law, Ben and Geri Ackermann of Seattle, WA; brother-in-law, Gary Kendall of Hastings, NE; sister-in-law, Kenneth and Sandy Kendall of Omaha, NE and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claudette in 2007; granddaughter, Kerriona Kathrina Green in 1998; his parents, Andrew and Elsie (Huber) Ackermann; infant sister, Luella Ackermann; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lydia and Oscar Roemmich; Sarah and John Gruememeryer; Elizabeth and Wally Sharpneck; Ed Anderson; Tom Herringa; Donas and John Hardloser; Phyllis Kendall; niece, Linda Anderson; nephew, Kevin Kendall; father and mother-in-law, Alva (Jack) and Maimee Kendall; and father-in-law, Orrin Starr.

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Gilbert Ackermann

September 7, 1929 - February 4, 2015