Mr. Myron W. Ackerman

Myron W. Ackerman, 65, of Panama City Beach, FL passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Myron was born June 10, 1953 to Henry and Alma Ackerman in Eureka, South Dakota. He moved to Bismarck, North Dakota with his family in 1963. He attended Bismarck schools and entered into the Navy at the age of 17. He was an officer’s cook, where he took good care of his officers and they took good care of him. Over the years he told multiple stories of unique opportunities, only he enjoyed. After returning home, he enrolled in Bismarck Junior College’s Vo Tech Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program. He met his wife, Deborah, in the fall of 1973. They were married August 16, 1974 and moved to Hazen, ND, where he worked at Hazen Electric as an apprentice electrician. In 1976, they returned to Bismarck where he worked for Becker and Huber Electric. Alecia, his first child, was born December 3, 1977. Myron completed his Journeyman and obtained his Master Electrician’s license, after which he started his own electrical company. Christina, his second child, was born September 15, 1982. He took a sales job with Acme Electric in 1982. Myron transferred to the Fargo store in 1985 and worked until 1989, when he became a stay at home dad. From that point in his life, he really honed his wood working skills by making holiday decorations, toys and a cradle, that all of his grandchildren were able to use. He loved cooking for his family, having Sunday dinners, and fun pool days. During quiet days in the season, he loved being a home commentator for the sporting events, many times doing the commentary better than the professionals. Myron and his family lived in Fargo, ND until 1994 and then moved to Alpharetta, GA. Alecia graduated from High School and College in Georgia and married Jason Grimm on April 7, 2001. Alecia and Jason have 8 children and 1 granddaughter. Alecia and her family reside in Canton, GA. Christina married Matthew Busch July 15, 2005. Christina and Matt have two children and live in Alpharetta, GA. Myron and Deborah moved to Panama City Beach, Florida in November of 2013, where they fulfilled their dream of building a home by the beach. Myron enjoyed entertaining and cooking for friends and the grandchildren when they visited. He was an excellent cook. He loved to grill and spend time around the pool. Most of all he loved to make people laugh, even entertaining the medical staff. He never met a stranger and always had a joke to tell or funny story to share. Myron was preceded in death by his father, Henry Ackerman; mother, Alma Kastrow; brothers, Roger and Marvin Ackerman; and sister, Joyce Sperle. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 44 years, Deborah J. Ackerman; daughters, Alecia Ackerman Grimm (Jason) and Christina Busch (Matt); grandchildren, Madison Kish (Nik), Austin Grimm, Myron Oskar Grimm, Stella Grimm, Parker Grimm, Carson Grimm, Scarlett Grimm, Isabel Grimm, Sterling Busch, and Codi Busch; great granddaughter, Hailey Kish; and brother, Eugene Ackerman. A memorial service will be held on 1:00 P.M., Friday, August 24, 2018 at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery at 3:00pm. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers can be made to Dr. Selwyn Vickers’ Research Account at UAB. Checks can be made payable to UAB and mailed to UAB Gift Records, AB 1230 - 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-0112.

Mr. Myron W. Ackerman

June 10, 1953 - August 14, 2018