Adolph G. Ackermann, 88


Adolph G. "Bud" Ackermann, 88, of Harrisonburg, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community.

Mr. Ackermann was born Aug. 23, 1922, in St. Louis, Mo., and was the son of the late Adolph G. and Rose Bauer Ackermann. He was also preceded in death by three sisters.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg and active in the Thursday Men's Bible Study for many years. He moved to the Valley in 1970 to assume a management position with Shen-Valley Meat Packers in Timberville. He also mentored many young business entrepreneurs through his involvement with the SCORE program.

In June 1950, he married his wife of 60 years, Betty J. Ackermann, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda A. and Jeff Lenhart of Harrisonburg; two grandchildren, Ashley and Will Lenhart; one sister, Ruth Pfeil of St. Louis, Mo.; two nieces, two nephews and numerous extended family members.

A memorial service will be held Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Dr. John F. Sloop officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in Showker Hall at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Sunnyside Retirement Community.