Dena M. Ackerman

Obituary

Dena Marie Ackerman was born on May 2, 1940, in Streeter, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Gust and Iona (Selig) Freier. Dena was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her youth at Methodist Church in Streeter, North Dakota. She received her education in Streeter and was a graduate of the Streeter High School Class of 1958. She furthered her education at Gale Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

On September 24, 1960, Dena was united in marriage to Elmer Ackerman at St. Aldersgate United Methodist Church in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The couple purchased their first home, a 12’ X 45’ trailer home, in Hopkins, Minnesota before purchasing a house in New Hope, Minnesota. They were blessed with three children; Gregory, Kathy, and Timothy. The family briefly moved to Moorhead and returned to build a home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Dena was a Press Operator at Mr. Print in Crystal, Minnesota for 25 years. She retired in 1995 and then moved to Litchfield, Minnesota until they decided to make their permanent home in Hutchinson in 2007. Dena and Elmer shared 58 years of marriage together.

Dena attended Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.

Dena was diagnosed and survived breast Cancer in 2000.

Dena enjoyed playing cards, bowling, sewing, and reading a good book. She also enjoyed being outside gardening and fishing. Dena especially cherished the time she spent with her family and her biggest pride and joy were her grandchildren.

Dena passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Hutchinson Health Hospital in Hutchinson, at the age of 79 years. Blessed be her memory.

Dena is survived by her:
Husband, Elmer Ackerman of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Gregory Ackerman of Plymouth, MN,
                  Kathy Kelly and her husband, Dennis of Eden Prairie, MN,
                  Timothy Ackerman of Plymouth, MN;
Grandchildren, Christopher Kelly and his wife Christine and Sean Kelly;
Siblings, Otto Freier and his wife, Phyllis of Alexandria, MN,
                 Amy Wannenberg of Mandan, ND,
                 Raymond Freier and his wife, Stephanie of Anacortes, WA,
                 Charles Freier and his wife, Carolyn of Cheyenne, WY,
                 Linda Weed and her husband, George of Washington,
                 Ila Freier of Montana,
                Warren Freier and his wife, Elise of Bismarck, ND;
Brother-In-Law, Herbert Obenenaur of Jamestown, ND;
Sister-In-Law, Brenda Freier of Apple Valley, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.

Dena was preceded in death by her Parents, Gust and Iona Freier; Sisters, Baby Freier, Alta Obenenour, and Dorothy Wetzel and her husband, Harlan; Brother, Mark Freier; and Brother-In-Law, Lloyd Wannenberg.