Ruth Arlene Ackerman

Age 92, of Clio, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. at home. A funeral service will take place at 11:00am, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Bethany United Methodist Church. Pastor Kayla Roosa to officiate, with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Clio. Ruth’s family will be present from 4:00pm until 8:00pm, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services. On Wednesday morning, Ruth will be taken to church to lie in state from 10:00am until the time of service at 11:00am. Memorial contributions may be considered to Bethany United Methodist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and church. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Ruth’s tribute wall at martinfuneralhome.com.

Ruth was born in Flint, on October 10, 1931, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred and Mae (Wilke) Marshall. Educated locally, she graduated from Mt. Morris High School. After graduation, Ruth went on to obtain her master’s degree in teaching from Eastern Michigan University. While obtaining her degree, Ruth worked as a fifth-grade teacher for over 30 years. Teaching children was her passion, and she loved all children as her own. On June 28, 1952, Ruth married the love of her life, Robert Ackerman, at the Mt. Morris Methodist Church. Sadly, he preceded her in death on May 3, 2022. Ruth was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church for over 45 years. She was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed spending time outside watching the birds as well as tending to her vegetable and flower gardens. Ruth could often be found watching the Detroit Tigers baseball and University of Michigan football teams. She also enjoyed spending time at her cabin on Higgins Lake. Ruth was a wonderful baker and was well known for her cookies and desserts. Spending time with her family was her favorite pastime. She was a wonderful, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be dearly missed.

Left to cherish Ruth's memory are her son, Paul Ackerman and girlfriend, DiAnn Kokko; grandchildren: Shannon, Ross, and Todd; great-grandchildren: Mackenzie and James; nephews: Don and wife, Karen, Jeff; special cousin, Jean Lavigne; many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bob; daughter, Barbara Hall; her parents; and her sister.