Harvey Ackermann

Harvey Eugene Ackermann of McCook passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Hillcrest Nursing Home. He was 88 years old. Harvey was born on June 8, 1931 to parents Jacob and Lydia (Unger) Ackermann at McCook. Harvey graduated from McCook High School in 1948. He continued his education at McCook College. On January 3, 1951, he entered the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged on October 27, 1958. On February 13, 1958, he was united in marriage to Rita Ann Einspahr at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook. To this union two sons, Scott and Mark were born. They made their home in McCook where Harvey was employed by Barnett Lumber Yard. Harvey was a faithful member of Peace Lutheran Church. He had several favorite ways to spend time with his family. Skiing, fishing, and hunting ranked high, but he especially enjoyed time spent together at their cabin at the Willow. Harvey also enjoyed collecting coins and guns. Another pastime of Harveys was watching various kinds of construction, thus the nickname from his family, "the pickup foreman" evolved. Preceding him in death were his parents, Jacob and Lydia Ackermann; his wife, Rita Ackermann on August 31, 1991; sister, Bernice Haarberg; and brother, Arthur Ackermann. Survivors include his sons, Mark Ackermann and Scott Ackermann and wife, Karen, all of McCook; sister, Vera Eaton of California; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Memorials may be given in his name to Peace Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Monday, March 23, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. at Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook with family present from 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Please keep in mind due the COVID-19 restrictions we can only allow ten people at a time. Please visit our website at www.herrmannfh.com to extend words of comfort to the family. A private family funeral will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 2:00 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Lonnie Felcher officiating. Please go to Peace Lutheran McCook NE facebook page to watch the live streaming of the service. Burial with full military honors will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook entrusted with arrangements. Visitation Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Monday, March 23, 2020 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001

Family will be present from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. to greet friends. Please keep in mind due to the restrictions of COVID-19 we can only allow ten people at a time. Please be patient as we all try to stay healthy.

This service is a private family only.

Please go to Peace Lutheran McCook NE facebook page to watch the live streaming of the service.