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1958
DIED
2023
Lynn Ackman Obituary
He attended Dysart-Geneseo School in his youth, later getting his GED through Kirkwood in Vinton. Throughout his life he was a farmhand, worked for various hotel properties, and other various outdoor jobs. He previous lived in Dysart, La Porte City, Vinton, Tripoli, Edgewood, Elroy WI, Clarksville and Parkersburg. He loved being outdoors, fishing, gardening, and lately bird watching.
He is survived by his twin daughters Dawn Ackman of Parkersburg and Deb Ackman (Sean Ludlow-O'Malley) of Pine Island, MN. Former wife and caregiver Tammy Ackman and her children Angela (Jake), Elizabeth, and Michael. His previous wife Sue and her children Becky and Amanda. His siblings Linda Nelson of Dysart, Leah (Tom) Gallagher of La Porte City, Karen (Barry Holst) Ackman of Vinton, and Danny (Barb) Ackman of Buckingham. Nieces and nephews David, Jeremy, Robert, Nikki, Paul, Mitchell, Carly, and Logan, and numerous great nieces and nephews and step grandchildren.
He was greeted in heaven by his parents, an infant baby, sister Mary Ackman, nephew Denis Gallagher, grandparents, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday February 18, at Clarksville Church of Christ (302 S Elizabeth St. Clarksville, IA) with Pastor Jake Limkemann and St. Croix Hospice Chaplain Malinda Dean, At 1 p.m. With fellowship and sharing of memories to follow at the church until 4 p.m.
At a later date there will be a Private Inurnment.
In leu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family, or local cancer charity or hospice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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