Maurice Edward Ackermann

Maurice Edward Ackermann, 82, of Wheeling, died Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling.
He was born February 10, 1935 in Wheeling, son of the late Joseph and Anna Warsinsky Ackermann.
Maurice was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Yorkville Plant, was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Council 12195 4th Degree, Layman’s Retreat League member since 1986, a graduate of St. Michael Grade School, Central Catholic High School and the DeVry Technical Instute in Chicago, IL and was an Army veteran.
In addition to his parents, Maurice was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Ackermann in 2015.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nedra Colson Ackermann, and 2 sons; David (Michelle) Ackermann of Columbus, OH, Mark (Virginia) Ackermann of Wheeling, a sister; Helena Howorth, of Wheeling, along with 6 grandchildren.
Friends will be received on Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger St., Wheeling, where a vigil service will be conducted at 7:30pm
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11:00am at St. Michael Catholic Church with Rev. William Matheny as celebrant.
Entombment will follow in Mt Calvary Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions may be made to the 18th St. Neighborhood Center or to the National Alzheimer Association.
Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com