William Michael Ackerman, 79, Jasper

William Michael Ackerman, 79, of Jasper, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

He was born March 2, 1946, in Washington, Ind., to Albert and Helena (Billings) Ackerman.

After graduating from Indiana University with a degree in accounting, Bill had a long career as a treasurer and comptroller for multiple companies.

He proudly served his country in the Indiana National Guard.

Bill acted as treasurer, then president, of the Jasper Area Coin Club and was a dedicated member and volunteer at the Dubois County Museum. During Indiana’s Bicentennial celebration, he authored weekly articles for the Dubois County Herald that documented the region’s rich history.

Bill enjoyed spending time in his yard tending to plants and fruit trees, and his family loved his homemade blackberry pies.

Bill is survived by his wife, Jenny Sue (Cox) Ackerman of Jasper; two daughters, Angela Ackerman of Evansville and Alison (Christopher) Wier of Fort Myers, Fla.; sister, Ann (Jim) Arvin of Jasper. 

A memorial will be held at a later date.

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