Edward Charles Ackerman

Edward Charles Ackerman, 72, of Brewster Kansas, passed away on December 22, 2023.

Ed was born on February 5, 1951 to Raymond W. and Mary Eleanor (Ring) Ackerman in Dodge City, Kansas. He grew up on the family farm near Windthorst, KS. After graduating from Windthorst HS in 1969, he went to St. Mary College in Dodge City, Kansas.

After college he started his lifelong career in agriculture and developing his business in custom harvesting, custom silage, farming and ranching.

 Ed married Toni (Mann) on March 25, 1991. Ed came into the marriage with his daughter Amanda. Toni came to the marriage with her four children, Travis, Tracy, Kim, and Karla. Together Ed and Toni had Seth which makes the entire family not exactly the Brady Bunch, but together they were able to make it work.

Anyone who knew Ed knew that he was the most loving father and grandfather that you could ask for. Some of his favorite activities included talking to friends and neighbors, going to the grocery store for the gossip of the day, running the combine during harvest, and supervising all the work while sitting on his stool. You would frequently find Ed, in his recliner enjoying MASH or the Weather Channel.  

He was a lifelong devout Catholic, also a member of Knights of Columbus. He was an active member of the Brewster Lions Club, and in the Brewster community.

 Ed was predeceased in death by his parents, sister Diane Cain, and his brother Larry Ackerman.

He is survived by his wife Toni of the home in Brewster, KS, his sisters Marcia Farid, Vicki (Jerome) Evinger, Lynnette Hessman, brothers: Rod (Kerry) Ackerman, Jeff (Kelly) Ackerman, Sister in law Kenna Ackerman, daughter Amanda Devitt, son Seth (Dani) Ackerman, Step-children: Travis (Amy) Mann, Tracy (Josyln) Mann, Kim (Kenny) Call, and Karla Damman, grandchildren: Peyton, Tanner, Ashyln, Aubrey, Tyler, Jordan, Josie, Kiersten, Konner, Kansas, Polly, Kyzler, Paxton, Braya, great grandson: Riley, along with 18 nieces and nephews.

Cremation was chosen.

A gathering of friends and family will be on January 2^nd 2024 from 5pm-6pm CST with Rosary to follow starting at 6pm CST at Koons-Russell Funeral Home Goodland, KS.  Funeral will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby, KS at 10:30 am CST on January 3^rd 2024. Private family inurnment will be held in the Brewster Cemetery following services.

Community, friends, and family are invited to celebrate Ed’s life after the funeral at Henry Hall in Brewster Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Brewster Lions Club or to Windthorst Heritage and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.