Howard "Mike" Ackerson

Howard “Mike” Ackerson, 99, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Glencoe, MN. Services for Mike will be 1:00PM, Friday, June 28, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Pillager, MN , with a visitation one hour prior to services at the church. There will also be a visitation on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 4-7PM at Hantge-McBride-Hughes Funeral Chapel in Glencoe. Interment will be 10AM, Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Wildwood Cemetery in Pillager, MN.

Mike was born October 4, 1919 in Brainerd, MN to Charles and Nellie (Everist) Ackerson. He served in the US Army from 1941-1945. Mike was united in marriage to Doris Newkirk April 24, 1954 at the First Baptist Church in Pillager, MN. He worked as a dock man at Yellow Freight for 28+ years. Mike also enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

Mike is survived by his wife, Doris of 65 years; sons, Leo (Teresa), Lester, Larry (Sue), Lynn; eight grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nellie Ackerson; son, Lorn; four brothers; one sister; and two step brothers.