Dale S. Ackerman

BARRE TOWN – Dale S. Ackerman, 79, of Nuissl Road, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at his home in the presence of his loving family.
He was born on July 24, 1937 in Hanover, NH and died July 26, 2016 at home in Barre Town after celebrating his 79th birthday with family on Sunday.
His parents were Scott Harley Ackerman and Flora Belle Gray and he was the eldest of 5 sons.
He graduated from Chelsea High School in 1955.
In 1958 he married Lois Whipple; they later divorced and from that union they had 2 children: Scott and Shelley.
On February 18, 1977 Dale married Sandra J. Langevin and they made their home in Barre Town for their entire marriage. At that time Dale became stepfather to Lisa and Scott Langevin.
Dale's early employment was as a driver for Washington Creamery in South Barre. Dale then worked as a wholesale driver for Booth Brothers Dairy in Barre for over 25 years. In 1978, Dale began his own property maintenance business which he maintained until 2015.
Dale liked to travel, go hunting with family, and spend time at camp. He was always helping family and friends with their projects and loved to work as much as he loved his family.
Dale entered the U.S. Army in 1956 into the Army Artillery, was deployed to Germany and was honorably discharged in 1958.
Dale was baptized Presbyterian and then in October 2015 converted to Catholicism and was a member of St. Edwards Church in Williamstown.
Dale was a member of the Jaycees and was awarded the distinguished service award, the outstanding Jaycee award and was a lifetime member of Jaycee I Senate, and served several positions in the Jaycees.
He was a lifetime member of the Barre Elks Club and Barre Canadian Club.
Dale was involved with local youth sports organizations including Little League baseball, flag football and was a coach for several years.
In addition, Dale was instrumental in constructing Playground 2000 along with his lifetime friend Donnie Tarbox.
Dale is survived by his wife, Sandra Ackerman of Barre Town, his children: Scott Ackerman and wife Therese of Barre Town, Shelley Matz and husband Joe of Barre Town, Lisa Langevin of Santa Cruz, CA, and Scott Langevin and partner Vicki of Barre City.
Also surviving are grandchildren: Amanda Ackerman Peyerl and spouse Mike Peyerl of Williamstown, Elliott Ackerman of Barre Town, and Margaret Ackerman and partner Jamison Micheli of Farmington, Maine; Tony Matz and partner Alyssa Barnett of Barre City and Ethan Matz of Barre Town; Isabella Romeo of Santa Cruz, CA; Samantha Langevin and partner Nathan Hammer of Bristol, Micaela Langevin and partner Derrick Whitney of Oklahoma City, OK, David Langevin of Barre City; Alyssa Langevin Pratt and spouse Mike Pratt of Barre City; Kendyl Langevin and partner Dylan Mason of Barre City, Jaryd Langevin of Montpelier, Carter, Adam and Kaydee Langevin all at home in Barre City.
As well as great-grandchildren: Aliviana Pratt and Macklin Pratt; Brynn Mason; and Matson Romeo, and survived by his brother Bill Ackerman and his wife Rhoda of Chelsea and several nieces and nephews.
Dale was predeceased by his parents and brothers: Fred Ackerman, Roger Ackerman, and Richard Ackerman and nephews Jeff Ackerman and Rodney Ackerman.
Dale’s life will be honored and celebrated with his Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Williamstown.
Interment with full military honors will follow in the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Randolph Center.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, PO Box 459, South Hero, VT 05486 or the children's charity of your choice.