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Ruth E. Block Ackerman

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Birth	:	5 Aug 1932 Nobles County, Minnesota, USA
Death	:	19 Apr 2004 Sac City, Sac County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Springhill Memorial Gardens, Chesnee, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.1260986, -81.8641968
Inscription	:	Mother of Milton, James, David, Daniel, Michelle, Janel and Jerald
Description	:	In Loving memory of Ruth E. Ackerman, age 71, of Lytton, Iowa. Ruth passed away on Monday, April 19, 2004, at Loring Hospital in Sac City, Iowa, following a lengthy illness. Born August 5, 1932, the daughter of George and Mary (Veenker) Block, on a farm near Adrian, Minnesota. Less than two years later the family moved to a farm south of Little Rock, Iowa. She received her elementary education in a country school and graduated from Little Rock High School in 1950. She was very active in music and acting during her high school days. In 1952 she received her... Read More	In Loving memory of Ruth E. Ackerman, age 71, of Lytton, Iowa. Ruth passed away on Monday, April 19, 2004, at Loring Hospital in Sac City, Iowa, following a lengthy illness. Born August 5, 1932, the daughter of George and Mary (Veenker) Block, on a farm near Adrian, Minnesota. Less than two years later the family moved to a farm south of Little Rock, Iowa. She received her elementary education in a country school and graduated from Little Rock High School in 1950. She was very active in music and acting during her high school days. In 1952 she received her teaching certificate from Northwestern College, and taught in several country schools in Osceola County. On March 31, 1955, Ruth was united in marriage to Eugene Ackerman, moving to Texas and then to Pennsylvania where he was stationed in the US Army. After living in several farm homes, they purchased and moved to a house in Little Rock in 1963. During these years Ruth helped with the chores as well as taught several years in country schools. Two years after their divorce in 1968, Ruth moved with her children to Orange City where she continued her education, graduating in 1972 from Northwestern College, with a Library Science and Education Degree. She moved with her family to Lytton, Iowa, where she worked as a librarian at the public school for 22 years, retiring in 1994. That fall she worked as a volunteer in the El Camino School for missionary children in Bogotá, Columbia, South America. Her job was to organize the library in the new school building. In 1996 she worked as a volunteer in the library at the Sheldon Jackson College in Sitka, Alaska, for four months. There was never a dull moment in Ruth's life as she was always willing to share her talents with others. She did many programs sharing her testimony in song, telling her experiences in churches and schools and entertaining residents in nursing homes. Ruth loved her roses, always sharing them with others. Music was a big part of her life. She always said she was so blessed being able to visit so many countries. After completing Heidelberg Catechism, Ruth became a member of the Salem Reformed Church, transferring her membership to the Reformed Church in Orange City and later to the Lytton Presbyterian Church. In the Lytton church, she served as an elder, deacon, helped with Sunday school, sang in choir, was a member of the Presbyterian Women and also an Honorary Member. She was active in Auxiliary and Women's Music Club 1994, Auxiliary 1996, and Chaplain 2001. Survivors include her four sons: James and wife Colleen of Lytton, IA, David and wife Lorraine of Canton, SD, Daniel and wife Marlene of Sac City, IA, Jerald and wife Amel of Murrieta, CA; two daughters: Michelle Drenth and husband Del of Hartley, IA, and Janet Simonsen of Mason City, IA, 11 grandchildren: Joshua, Jayleen, Jeremia, Carrie, Jeremy, Nicholas, Justine, Morgan, Quentin, Dakota, and Dallas; great granddaughter, Jacilyn; a sister Mary Grace Block of Omaha, NE; and a brother Rev. Robert Block and his wife Lavina of Orange City, IA. Other survivors include: Eugene and Joyce Ackerman and their son Troy Ackerman along with extended family, Anja Ahemeier who became a special part of their family, and many friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents: George and Mary Block; three sisters: Ethyl Peters, Clarice Rosenboom, Patricia Reynen; two brothers: George (Judd) Block and Peter Ray (infant) Block; and a son Milton Ackerman. Funeral services for Ruth will be Thursday, April 22nd, at 10:00 a.m., Presbyterian Church at Lytton followed by services at 4:00 pm at the Salem Reformed Church in Little Rock, Iowa, with burial at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Little Rock. Visitation is Wednesday, 3:00-8:00 pm at the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Sac City.

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Ruth E. Block Ackerman's memorial is located at: Springhill Memorial Gardens, Chesnee, Spartanburg County, USA.
When did Ruth E. Block Ackerman death?
Ruth E. Block Ackerman death on 19 Apr 2004 in Sac City, Sac County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 35.1260986
Longitude: -81.8641968

Family Members:

Parent

George Block

(1897 - 1980)

Mary Grace Veenker Block

(1907 - 2002)

Siblings

Clarice Block Rosenboom

(1934 - 1984)

George H. Block

(1938 - 1963)

Peter Ray Block

(1950 - 1950)

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