Patricia Jean Ackerman, 77, of Fremont, OH passed away on July 23, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 27, 1939 in Fremont the daughter of Edward and Angela (Klisz) Kupka. She was a 1957 graduate of St. Joseph High School.
Pat married Thomas Ackerman on June 20, 1959 at St. Casimir’s Catholic Church and he survives. She was a homemaker and worked for several years at Shurer and Koch Accounting.
Pat was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. She was an active member of St. Casimir Catholic Church for many years serving as the director of Religious Education, co-founder of the Charismatic Prayer Group and member of the Altar Rosary Society. She was also active in the Dioceses of Toledo as a Ministry Formation Teacher and taught RCIA and pre-marriage classes with her husband Deacon Tom Ackerman. She enjoyed writing Christian songs, Polish cooking, and spending time with her family.
Pat is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Thomas Ackerman, Fremont; children, Debra (Jim) Fleckner, Joseph (Karen) Ackerman both of Fremont, Sheryl (David) Meinke, Massillon, OH, Richard (Linda) Ackerman, Melanie (Mark) Keegan and Thomas (Renee) Ackerman all of Fremont; siblings, Carolyn King, Oak Harbor, OH and David (Linda) Kupka, Fremont; seventeen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, July 27, 2016; 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 1021 W. State Street, Fremont, OH with an hour of visitation prior to the service at the church. Fr. Michael Zacharias will officiate.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont, OH.
In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to St. Ann Catholic Church, Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital or Ministry to Catholic Charismatic Renewal.
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SHIRLEY HEBERLING
R.I.P. PAT, MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU INTO HEAVEN. PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY
Your sister kaya
The blessed mother has finally got patty in her arms. Rest in peace my sister. See you in eternity. Kaya
Pat Harger
No words can say what you have done for us as kids…When I had questions about religion I most definitely knew where to go ..Choch.. you will be deeply missed but I Know in my heart you will be waiting for me / us when the time comes .. Prayers and hugs Uncle Tom ,Deb ,Joe ,Sherry,Rick,Mel and Tommy and your families Pat and Gina
Christine iler mura
You have my sincere sympathy! May she rest in peace. Praying for you, during this time of sorrow.
Fr. Dave Bruning
Tom, my sincerest sympathies to you and your family. I will be out of state this week, but will keep you in my prayers.
Kim and Denny Jenkins
Tom and family – I am so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. She was a wonderful, spiritual woman and was such an inspiration to me. I know she will be singing in heaven and watching over all. Peace and blessings to all of you. “This is the Day That the Lord Has Made. Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad”.
Deacon Maury Hall
May the family be consoled with the hope of eternal life, and the peace of Christ.
May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace.
Rick & Jan (Roth) Albaugh
So, very sorry to hear about your Mom, Mel.
Y’all are in our thoughts and prayers.
When someone you love becomes a memory.
That memory becomes a priceless treasure.
R.I.P. Mrs. Ackerman………
Lori Misner
Joe and family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Misner
Catherine Rhoad
So sorry to hear, she was a lovely lady!! My condolences.
Shelia Hineline
Tom I’m so sorry to hear the news of your wife’s passing. Sounds like a wonderful woman of faith and devotion to the Lord. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Shelia Goon Hineline
Michael J. Krupp
I am so sorry to hear of your loss,my thoughts and prayers go out to this wonderful family.
Brenda Blodgett
Joe and family, my prayers of strength are with you as you adjust to life without your mother. May it comfort you to picture the Lord opening His arms, taking her by the hand, and leading her Home to His everlasting love and peacefulness!
Lynn Schneider
Joe and family,
So sorry for the loss of your mother.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Lynn Schneider
anne marquis
To Pat’s family,
Prayers for all of you on the loss of your wife, Mom, sister, friend, Grandma and Great grandma, Her music will continue here on earth as she sings in Heaven
Rebecca Andrews
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Becky and Natalie Andrews
Rich & Sue Michael
So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Prayers for you and your family.
Kathy stevenson
I’m so sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann ( Fogel ) Losek
Tom and Family, so sorry to read of the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Skip and Barbara Fogel and Family Medina, Oh and Richard and Ann ( Fogel ) Losek and Family Swanton, Oh.
George Williams
Joe,
I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I know it will be hard at first, but just keep all of her memories alive. With her memories and with time, it will help you and your family to heal.
I will keep her in my prayers and may God bless you and your family members through this difficult time.
Bob Geiger
Tom,
We are so sorry to read of Pat’s passing, but we can think of few others who go to meet our Lord so well prepared.
The words “Well done, good and faithful servant” are almost audible here on earth. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Blessings in your loss, Bob and Judy Geiger
Bob & Ginger Burgess
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Tom Babione
So sorry to hear the news. What great neighbors to have in the early 60’s on Carbon Street.
Will always remember the good times. God speed
Rev. Cleo Schmenk
Dear Tom,
Sorry to hear about your wife’s death. May she rest in peace. Pat will be remembered at Mass.
My sympathy to you and the Family,
Rev. Msgr. Cleo Schmenk
Sister Carol Ann Grace
Dear Tom and Family,
Please accept my sympathy and prayers. May Pat rest in peace. I am grateful for her presence in my life.
Sister Carol Ann Grace
Sr. Carroll Schemenauer
I am very sorry to read of Pat’s passing, Tom. You and Pat have given so much beauty to the Church because of your various ministries! Pat is now in “glory”! May she be a powerful Advocate for you and your whole family!!!
God bless you, Tom! Much love and prayers,
Sr. Carroll Schemenauer
Dcn. Stan Przybylek
Our prayers are with you both.
Dcn. Stan and Viqui Przybylek
Tom and Deb Herb
Tom, so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Ray and Linda Hayman
Tom and family ~ Ray and I are so very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I would like to thank you {and Pat} for all the “FAITH” education you gave us at St. Mary’s, Clyde. I loved hearing her tell me all the wonderful things the Lord had shown her. I could have listened to her for hours. We will all miss her. She is dancing with the angels now. Take care and peace with you and your family.
Deacon Tom Wray
Deacon Tom
I did not know your wife but she must have been a lovely lady. I am so sorry for your loss.
St Casimer classmate
Patricia was a remarkable lady and a class act.
My condolences to her family
Kathryn Harger
I love you Cocie Patty, you were like a second mother to me. Thank you for the prayer groups you shared with us, they made a great impact on my life. I will miss you, but I know you are an Angel now and will give me strength when I am feeling weak. God bless.
Jim and Cathy Marciniak
Dear Tom and family,
We’re so sorry for your loss. We’ll keep you in our prayers. Peace be with you.
Deacon Jim Rump
Tom and family,
You have our sympathy Tom. Could not be at the funeral Mass was out of town. May your beautiful wife and mother rest in peace. Pat was a gift to both of us. We love you Tom and may you and your family even more fully feel God’s love and peace at this difficult time.
Jim and Sharon Rump