Robert L. Ackerman, 76, of Lansing, IL formerly of Hammond, IN passed away due to a short term illness, while surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
He is survived by his children; Michael (Kim) Ackerman, Robert (Kim) Ackerman, Brian Ackerman and Sarah (Alan) Matthews, grandchildren; Maddy, Kaitlyn, Khloe, Brandon, Amanda, Alan Michael, Justin, Emma, and Ethan, great grandchildren; Mateo, Israel, Elijah, Noelani, Easton and Izzy, sister; Sandy “Leib” Faulkner, niece; Tammy (Jason) Corzan, great nieces; Alicia Haskins, Astaria Haskins and Tiffani Burney, and his dogs who will miss him greatly; Aura and Scooby.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; Gerald and Virginia Ackerman, brother in law; Jim Leib, nephew; Jeremy Burney, “like sons”; Troy Hartog and Joe Czmiel and his precious dog Joker.
Robert maintained throughout his lifetime, many of the childhood friendships he formed in the city of Hammond where he was raised. He graduated from Hammond Tech, moving on to learn the trade of concrete finishing. Eventually he opted for a career change and formed his own business, owning and operating ‘Robert’s Pools’ for 45 years. Although an extremely hard worker, he also knew how to relax and have fun- he enjoyed fishing, boating and heading to his daughter’s camper for a fun weekend. He enjoyed traveling, often times to Aruba, although he didn’t have to travel very far to take part in one of his favorite activities- spending time with his beloved grandkids.
A Celebration of Life will be held to honor Robert’s life in the fullest on Saturday, October 21, 2023, 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 7227 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN 46324.