Gerald Ackerman

ACKERMAN, Dr. Gerald Lee, age 65, of Eaton, OH. formerly of Richmond, IN.
died suddenly Tues. Aug. 6, 2013.  He was born in Dayton, OH. on Nov. 9,
1947 to Robert A. and Evelyn Jane (Gross) Ackerman.  He graduated from
Columbus High School in Columbus, IN. He completed his undergraduate
studies, earned a degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery and completed an
orthodontic residency at  Indiana University.  He was preceded in death by
his parents. He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Susan Ackerman, Eaton,
OH., 2 sons, Bryce (Whitney) Ackerman, St. Louis, MO., Chad (Kelly)
Ackerman, Bloomington, IN., daughter,  Lindsey (Doug) Bivens, Indianapolis,
IN., 3 stepsons, Jeff (Mandy) Thompson, Ann Arbor, MI., Grant (Libby)
Thompson, Cleveland, OH., Scott Thompson and Tara Twomley of Atlanta, GA.,
1 grandchild, Sheridan, 4 step-grandchildren, Aurora, Ella, Josie, and Sloane,
his brother, Bob (Patty) Ackerman, Centerville, OH., and sister, Debbie
(Roger) Reeves, Dublin, OH.
Ackerman moved with his family to Richmond in 1977 to begin his orthodontic
practice and soon expanded to Connersville and New Castle, IN.  His Richmond
office, a dazzling, state of the art building on Chester Blvd., was built
with an eye on making braces fun for kids!  His office included a juke box
and multiple arcade games, and his patient holiday parties encouraged
parents to drop their kids off for music, pizza, skits, and huge giveaways
that included Ataris, tv's, and stereos.  He was currently treating third
generations of patients and was very proud of their accomplishments as
reflected on office walls displaying newspaper clippings of their
achievements.  His loyal staff were dedicated and looked upon him as a
friend and mentor.  Ackerman was actively involved in his kids' sporting
lives growing up, and he played a major role in growing Boston Little League
baseball into a viable option to Richmond's Optimist League.  Ackerman was
an avid reader and always enjoyed traveling to the Caribbean and Las Vegas.
Most recently he enjoyed living the more tranquil life of living on a lake
with his wife and cats.  In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that a
charitable donation be made to one of the following organizations:  Adult
Day Care of Richmond or Help the Animals of Richmond.  Funeral services will
be held at the convenience of the family.
For condolences: www.lindloffzimmerman.com