Malford Ackermann
March 1, 1928 — October 26, 2009
Malford Clemens Ackermann, age 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior October 26, 2009. He was born March 1, 1928, in Bexar County, Texas, to Milton O. & Emilie M. Koehler Ackermann. When he was only 28 days old his parents moved to the family homestead in Schertz where he lived his entire life. First and foremost, Malford was a husband to his wife, Rosemarie, for almost 60 years and father of five children. He farmed and ranched his entire life. Malford was an active member of Beitel Memorial Lutheran Church in San Antonio. He served as a director of the Schertz Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years and also served in the capacity of Assistant Fire Chief and President. He was elected to the position of Guadalupe County Commissioner, Precinct 3 for 2 terms starting 1977 to 1984. Currently he served as a director of the Producers Co-op, member of the Schertz Historical Commission, Guadalupe County Farm Bureau, Guada-Coma Independent Cattlemens Association and Guadalupe County Wildlife Management Association. He is survived by his wife Rosemarie Orth Ackermann, children: Beverly & Charles Jobe, J.Albert Ackermann, Hazel & Mitch Tucker, Lorraine & Tim Swinney and Janice Ackermann, grandchildren: Adrienne & Mike Quire, Ryan Bentley, Kyle Swinney, Steffanie Wohl, Charles Jobe Jr., Lauren Swinney, Michael Ackermann, Michelle Tucker and step-grandson, Chad Tucker along with 2 great grandchildren: Jesse Wohl and Andrew Quire. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Hugo & Milton Jr. and grandson Robert Swinney. Visitation will be at the Schertz Funeral Home, Wed., October 28, from 5-9 P.M. Services will be held at Beitel Memorial Lutheran Church in San Antonio on Thurs., October 29, at 10 A.M. with interment at St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery, San Antonio, TX.
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