The 2011 Family Reunion is now behind us. Fun was had by all bellies were filled. There was some good food at the potluck. The reunion opened with a prayer by Duane Ackerman. He then asked all veterans to stand then put us all on the spot by having us all repeat the Oath of Enlistment. (I wonder if we're all back in the Military now) Duane then with the wireless microphone walked around and had family members to tell memorable stories. Awards were given for the family who came the furthest, oldest, youngest and longest married couple. We then broke for the Family Photo.  

Yes it's true, we are having a Family Reunion at the usual location. LaFayette Park, August 13, 2011 starting at 11AM. Bring a dish, drinks and serving. Also be sure to bring your memories, stories and anything else you would like to show off.  

Ok so I talked to my dad and I guess there is a reunion on August 13, 2011. Has anyone on the site heard of this as well.

Mark S. Ackerman 

M. Jean Winegardner, 83, died at 1:45 a.m. Nov. 22, 2010, at Wyngate Senior Living Community.

She was born Nov. 23, 1926, in Lafayette to Ray and Matilda Fett Ackerman, who preceded her in death. On June 2, 1946, she married Frank Winegardner, who survives in Lima. They were married for 64 years.

Mrs. Winegardner had been a receptionist for Dr. Emmett Murray and Dr. Gene Wright. For 55 years she was a member of West Elm Street United Church of Christ, now Faith Christian Church, where she taught Sunday school, was a youth director and adviser and wrote, produced and directed “Show Time” for more than 25 years. She served as moderator of Northwest Ohio Association-United Church of Christ, from 1979 to 1980, and was a camp counselor at Pilgrim Hills Church Camp. She served as president for the PTA for Lima City Schools, where she also taught square-dancing. She was a Girl Scout leader and a committee member for the re-election of David Berger as mayor. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Survivors also include three daughters, Cheryll Winegardner, of Cincinnati, Kathleen (David) Paxton, of Lafayette, and Lisa (Mike) Bowersock, of Dublin; 11 grandchildren, Brent (Beth) Paxton, Heather (Brian) Gibbons, Hanna Paxton, Sarah Paxton, Caleb Paxton, Leah Paxton, David Bowersock, Clint Bowersock, Tommy Bowersock, James Bowersock, James Bowersock and Grace Bowersock; and two great-grandchildren, Lily Paxton and Walker Paxton.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Kathryn McCluer and Rachel Moyer.

Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Lela Rose (Akerman) Coppes

McCOMB — Lela Rose Coppes, age 61, of McComb, died Wednesday December 17, 2008, 7:34 a.m. at the Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. She was born August 4, 1947 in Findlay to Raymond Chester and Mabel (Lamping) Ackerman. On November 23, 1968 she married Larry D. Coppes and he survives in McComb. Also surviving are 5 children, LeRay (Tammy) Coppes of Hoytville, Mrs. Liz (Paul) Klayman of Findlay, Larry Coppes Jr.; stepson, Larry Coppes of Jenera, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Faith (Rick) Haners of Findlay. There are 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; and a brother, Joe (Jean) Ackerman of Findlay. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Carol Burkhart and Linda Mariman.
Mrs. Coppes was a homemaker and a 1967 graduate of Findlay High School. She was a member of the Salvation Army in Findlay and North Baltimore, and of the Senior Center in Findlay.
Visitation will be on Sunday December 21, 2008, 2-5 p.m. at the HARTLEY FUNERAL HOME in McComb. The funeral service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army. Online condolences can be made to: www.hartleyfuneralhome.com. 

Born 5/16/1923
Died 12/19/03
Everett Dana Akerman, 80, Findlay, passed away at 9:15 pm, Friday, December 19, 2003 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. E.D. was born May 16, 1923 in Grover Hill, OH to James Everett and Faye (Uhlenhaker) Akerman and they preceded him in death. In November 1942, he married Lola Reha Smith. He married Lola's twin Lula Reva on June 26, 1953 after Lola died during childbirth and Lula survives. Of Lula and E.D.'s eight children, six survive. They are Nancy Blackford Siferd of North Canton, OH, Diane Akerman Phillips of Findlay, Beverly Blackford Tincher of North Miami, FL, Susan Blackford Hurst of Little Rock, AR, Reha Akerman Smith of El Dorado, AR and David Akerman of Hot Springs, AR. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; his brothers John Akerman of Findlay and Bill Akerman of Mt. Blanchard and his sister Naomi Tesnow of Findlay. Preceding him in death are two brothers, Ray Akerman and Gene Ackerman; two sons, Randall and William Akerman; and one grandson Kenny Phillips. E.D. was a longtime and honored employee of Cooper Tire, beginning in general utility work at the Findlay plant. He also worked at the Auburn, IN and El Dorado, AR plants, rising to the position of plant superintendent. He retired in 1984 and returned to Findlay in 1985. Mr. Akerman was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. As a sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII, he served in Belgium, France and Germany, including the Battle of Ardennes and the Battle of the Bulge. He earned two Bronze Stars. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. Interment will be in Lee Cemetery, Amanda Twp. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Monday, December 22 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio, Memorial Program, 1545 Holland Road, Suite B, Maumee, OH 43537. The family expresses gratitude for the care Mr. Akerman received from his doctors and nurses.
 

A funeral for Carol Lois Akerman-Burkhardt, 52, of Findlay, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, with Captains Gary and Corina Stein officiating. Burial will be in Van Horn Cemetery, Amanda Township. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home. Mrs. Akerman-Burkhardt died at 8:05 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2008 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Surviving are a brother, L. Joe Akerman, Findlay; and a sister, Mrs. Larry (Lela) Coppes, McComb. Memorials may be made in her name in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to: www.coldrencrates.com.  

 

The Mariah J Pagett that is listed in the Federal 1850 census of Carroll County Missouri is "Mariah J Walker". She is the first child of John Walker and Jane C. Pagett(my great grandparents)...Mariah is at the bottom of the list of family members which included a brother to Jane C.Pagett and Thomas Short( I do not know who Thomas is and why he was on the census with the Walkers...Mariah J Walker married Elisah Johnson and are on the 1880 census in Fresno, California.. My great grandfather, John, is a son to Joel Walker and Mariah Ackerman...Joel was born in New York in 1804, but I have no idea who his parents were and how and when he migrated to Ohio... Thank you very much, George L.Walker 

So far we have 23 family Recipes, 10 Old Family Recipes and 13 New Family Recipes we need more, especially in the categories of Soups, Salads, Drinks and Appetizers.

You can either send them to me via snail mail, email or put em here on the site. Again these are Ackerman Family Recipes which can include our extensions by marriage.

Look Here then click on the sample recipe Mud Pie for a sample format.