Ackerman, Richard P. Age 89 of Minneapolis, went to the lord and passed away peacefully on April 24th. Preceded in death by parents Phillip and Adele Ackerman and his oldest son Rick Ackerman. Survived by his wife Sally (married 67 years) and his two children, Brent (Michelle) and Scott and daughter-in- law Jody Ackerman: four grandchildren, Dan, Evan, (Mallari) Noah & Olivia and two great grandchildren, Kallin and Julian. Also survived by brother Charles and sister Phyllis. Born and raised in Mpls. MN, Rick was a past member of Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church, Peace Presbyterian Church and Pilgrim United Methodist Church and is a Current member of Plymouth Presbyterian Church. He was a Graduate of Washburn H.S, (1952), The U of M and his beloved Macalester College. Rick was a member of the National Guard. He was a Boy Scout Leader for 41 years reaching the rank of Eagle scout. All three of his sons are Eagle scouts along with his three grandsons. He was also a brother of Compass Lodge # 265 in Robbinsdale and a member of R.A.S.C Shrine Club. Rick started in sales in 1963 and soon took over the family office supply business. After selling the business in 1983, he worked another 10 years at Business Essential before retiring. After retiring, He started a small craft business of making Bavarian Wax Art and he and Sally would go to craft fairs to sell their unique wax art. Rick loved to Paint, Sculp, Bake/Cook, Make Peanut Brittle, Wax Art, Wine, and Spending Time at the Cabin. He was a Member of the Purple Foot Club, making wine for over 50 years. Rick was an organizer and loved to run the pancake breakfasts to raise money for the Shriners Hospital. Memorial Service is Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at 11:00 am, at Plymouth Presbyterian Church, 3755 Dunkirk Ln., Plymouth, MN 55446. Visitation 1/2 hr before service and also afterwards with lunch. All are welcome to help us celebrate Ricks life. A special thanks to the staff at Cornerstone for their care of Rick. If you are unable to attend the service, it will be live streamed via the Church website: plymouthpc.org Memorials preferred to Plymouth Presbyterian Church.

Published on May 5, 2024