Name: Visitation for Robert ACKERMAN
Start: 2017-09-07T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-09-07T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Church of the Incarnation

ACKERMAN, Jr., Robert Andrew Age 78 of Centerville died Friday, September 1, 2017. Bob served in the U.S. Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant from 1962-1965, a 1957 graduate from Stivers HS, and a1961 graduate in Business from Ohio State University, where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He was briefly employed by NCR, Samsonite, Big Hill Realty-ranked top 10 in sales in the Dayton area during his first year, and founded Irongate Realty where he helped hundreds of clients buy/sell their homes. He was a member of Dayton Board of Realtors, Church of the Incarnation, President of the Centerville Optimist Club, Dayton Realtor of the Year 1986, Chairperson of the Alter Family Fun Festival 1989, served on the Pleasant Hill Swim Club board for many years. Bob was preceded in death parents, Robert A. and Evelyn Gross Ackerman, Sr.; son, Trenton Allen Ackerman; and brother, Dr. Gerald Ackerman. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia Blackburn Ackerman, daughter, Lisa (Alan D.) Ackerman Guzik of Dublin OH; sons, Bradley Michael Ackerman of LasVegas Nevada, Matthew Ryan Ackerman of Denver, Colorado; 7 Grandchildren,Teresa Guzik, Mark Guzik, Joe Guzik, Ashley Ackerman, Alex Ackerman, Ryan Ackerman and Evan Ackerman; sister, Debbie (Roger) Ackerman Reeves; nieces and nephews, Michael Amanda) Reeves, Heather (Mark) Okey, Nick Reeves, Bryce (Whitney) Ackerman, Chad (Kelly) Ackerman, and Lindsay(Doug) Ackerman Bivens; sister in law, Susan Ackerman; and his devoted pup, Sophie. Special thanks to the many lifelong friends especially. Doug Fox (deceased wife Patty), George and Jeanne O'Connor and health care providers especially Timothy Ahern, Angie Bakosh. He loved parades, parties, family gatherings, festivals, traveling, taking long walks, golfing with Patty and spending time with his grandchildren. Siesta Key was his favorite place in the world. Avid Ohio State Buckeye football fan. Participated in a football fantasy league for many years and loved every minute of it. His career cut short with a devastating spinal cord injury in 2005. He hand Delivered Christmas gifts to hundreds of clients for over 25 years. Generous contributor to many charities including Alzheimer's Association, Arthritis Foundation, Humane Society, St. Jude's Hospital, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Church of the Incarnation, 7415 Far Hills Ave., Centerville OH 45459 at 11:00 am. With a Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. A reception immediately following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton Foundation, 324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, OH 45420 or Humane Society of Greater Dayton, 1661. Nicholas Road, Dayton, Ohio 45417 Condolences may be made at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Sep. 4, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert ACKERMAN

Sponsored by Tobias Funeral Home - Far Hills Chapel.

11 Entries

Pat Robinson

January 18, 2018

I am so very sad to learn of Bob's passing. I met Bob over 40 years ago. He guided me thru several real estate transactions and ALWAYS made me feel that I was his most valued client. I enjoyed many years of personally delivered gifts at Christmas as well as gorgeous family Xmas cards. I think of Bob EVERYTIME I drive by the office in Centerville.

October 2, 2017

My condolences to the family. During this difficult time, may thoughts and prayers go your way and also that you find comfort from the words found at
1 Thessalonians 4:14. Respectfully, Ali

Jim brennan

September 16, 2017

To Patty and the entire Ackerman Family. Bob and I met in 1959 as we both came to OSU. We became good friends and had some great times. I remember his easy laugh and great sense of humor. May he rest in peace. Jim Brennan

Judy Blue Hood

September 10, 2017

To Bob's family,
I knew Bob in grade school and high school. I'm very sorry for your loss. Bob was a nice, kind person.

Carolyn Billings

September 8, 2017

My thoughts and prayers to Patty and the
Ackerman family in this hour of grief and remembrance. May God hold you in His Hands! Bob was the perfect example of husband, father, associate and friend.

Joe and Alee Steuer

September 6, 2017

Our prayers to the Ackerman family on the loss of a very fine man. Seeing Bob in the Irongate Office was always a pleasure, always a smile with a nice comment or something he would say to make you laugh. May God be with you in this difficult time and may Bob rest in peace.

September 6, 2017

Dear Patty, I am sincerely sorry for your loss. His light will live on in the hearts of all those he loved and who loved him. God bless you. Bonnie Kuntz

September 6, 2017

Dear Patty, we are deeply saddened by the loss of your husband, Bob. He was an extremely good business man, and he was also a very kind and personable individual. His memory will not be forgotten. May he rest in peace.
Don and Joan Lease

Denise Walker

September 5, 2017

Dear Patty and Family,
Bill and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Bob. We will remember him as always enjoying a good laugh. You will be in our prayers and thoughts. Unfortunately, we will not be in town for the funeral service. May God comfort you with the love of your family and wonderful friends.
With deepest sympathy~
Denise and Bill Walker

Susan Hogan

September 4, 2017

Bob was a great person, leader and owner of Irongate Realtors. If you had a problem that needed solved, Bob was the one to go to. He always had a good and logical solution. He has been greatly missed at Irongate. We love you Bob Ackerman

Steve Brown

September 3, 2017

Although Bob retired from ownership of Irongate Realtors 13 years ago, his leadership and legacy is forever a part of the company which he helped build. We all offer our sincere condolences to Patty and the whole family.

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