Ackerman, George H.George Henry Ackerman passed away peacefully on January 4, 2017 at his home in Hayward, California. He was an amazing man with a sharp wit, great sense of humor, and a strong work ethic. He was a dedicated family man who worked his whole life to make sure his parents, wife, children, and grandchildren were taken care of.George was born on May 4, 1922 in Sturgeon Bay to the late Dal Veranus and Dorothea Mary (Hoffman) Ackerman. The family moved to Algoma where George attended Algoma High School. During his high school years, George was on the football team and in ROTC. He was a member of the band and the choir and acted in school plays.After graduating high school, George went to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin. He studied Chemical Engineering and received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1943. George was hired by Shell Development Company and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area and then to Long Beach, CA. A few years later George was transferred back to the Bay Area where he would spend the rest of his life.George worked many jobs while in Algoma. His first job was as a "pin monkey" at the bowling alley. In Algoma he delivered the newspaper, was a frog gigger and a commercial fisherman. He also worked at the foundry and the plywood factory. While in Madison, he was an usher at Camp Randall Stadium and worked for his aunt and uncle at their sauerkraut factory.George met the love of his life, Minnie Elizabeth Steele, on December 17, 1948 in Toronto, Canada at the Royal York Hotel. George's brother, Dal Veranus Ackerman II was marrying Minnie's nursing school friend, Mary MacLean. George and Minnie were Best Man and Maid of Honor when they met at the wedding rehearsal. This was the beginning of a long distance courtship with George in California and Minnie in Toronto. George and Minnie were married on May 27, 1950 in Toronto and settled in Berkeley, CA. In 1954 they moved into their home in Hayward, CA.George retired from Shell after 29 years of service. During the next 2 years, while working for H&R Block, he went back to school, received a degree, and went to work for the City of Hayward. George was a Lab Technician at the Waste Water Treatment Plant for 12 years before he retired for good.George was a devoted family man who loved vacations with his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He had a beautiful garden and enjoyed caring for it. George enjoyed working with his hands and always had a home improvement project going.George was a member of the church and served for a time as the church treasurer. He was also a member of the United Methodist Men. He was a Mason, a 4-H leader, and a member and past president of the HOA.George is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Minnie, and his brother Dal "Bud". He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Trisler (Michael); his son, William (Carol); and his three adoring granddaughters, Erica, Erin, and Laura.