Funeral Details

Bruce Ackerman

August 3, 1947 - September 20, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 12 Noon

Graveside

Waldheim Jewish Cemetery
1400 South Des Plaines Avenue
Forest Park, Illinois 60130
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Clergy

Rabbi Shimmy Susskind
Chabad Jewish Center of Vernon Hills

Shiva

Daniel & Robyn Ackerman Residence
3801 Enfield Avenue
Skokie, Illinois 60076
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Wednesday 5PM-9PM
Thursday 8AM-11AM and 5PM-9PM
Friday 8AM-11AM

Shachrit 8AM
Mincha/Mariv 6:35PM

**The Ackerman Residence is a Kosher Home

Shiva Coordinator
Allie Feiger
847.209.2039

Memorial Contributions

Bears Care
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OBITUARY

Bruce Ackerman

Loving Father of Joshua (Robyn) Ackerman, Daniel (Robyn) Ackerman, and Adam Ackerman (Alisha Utter). Proud grandfather of Jordyn, Lea, Jacob, Raphaella, and Ariella. Cherished brother of Steve (Simcha) Ackerman. Devoted partner of Gwen Dobzyn. Former husband and dear friend of Susan Alexander. Graveside services Wednesday, 12Noon at Waldheim Jewish Cemetery, Gate 99 - Forest Park. To view the livestream, please visit our website. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bears Care, events.org/donate/BearsCare. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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I’m so deeply sorry for the loss of your father. May his memory always be a blessing, and may you be surrounded by love and comfort in the days ahead.

Tammy Gold
September 20, 2026
My sincere condolences to Josh, Daniel, Adam, their families; & to Susan. May Bruce’s memory be for a blessing.

Warmly,
Patti Peccia-Levy & Family

Patti Peccia-Levy
September 21, 2026
Sending my deepest condolences to Gwen, Adam, Daniel, Josh, and their families. I am so sorry for your loss.

Cheryl Fosnacht
September 22, 2026
I’m so sorry to hear that Bruce passed away - he was an amazing man and I know how much he loved his boys - Josh, Daniel, and Adam.

I have many fond memories of his wonderful sense of humor.

Moshe Greenberg
September 22, 2026
I met Bruce in high school. I was an AV assistant and when I walked into the office for the first time, there was Bruce. I asked him if he knew anything about the teacher in charge, Mr. Nesbit. He replied with something like, Oh, neckbite, he’s a (fill in with something Bruce would say). I knew he was a kindred spirit. I won’t describe some of the things we did. Enough to say that Mr. Nesbit was as happy as we were when we graduated.

Bruce and I liked to poke fun at each other. I won’t go into the names we called each other. It was always in fun, never mean. When someone first met us, they couldn’t figure out how we could be the friends. But, we were. . . the best of them.

Bruce was my best friend and I will miss him.

Mike Glassman
September 22, 2026
So sorry for your loss BDE. Sending my love

Leyat Hochenbaum
September 23, 2026
So sorry to hear about Bruce. Even though I had not seen him for many years, I do have fond memories about when we were all kids at grandma and grandpa‘s house standing at the window watching the L trains go by.

May his memory be for a blessing.

LYNN Ackerman Augenblick
September 23, 2026
Have never witnessed commitment to the earth done this way. May his memory be a blessing.

Barbara Compton
September 23, 2026
Our condolences to Gwen, Josh, Daniel, Adam, Susan, and their families. What a beautiful service. Having not seen the three boys in decades, it was wonderful to hear how much they loved and appreciated their dad.

For over 50 years, Bruce was a very special person in our lives. As Mike’s best friend, we kept up-to-date on “the latest” news. We talked for hours - literally. He was so proud of his kids. One thing Bruce never missed – a chance to mail a sincere birthday, anniversary, or holiday card. He was 100% reliable, always mailing his card well before the event/celebration date. When Mike’s birthday in August passed absent a card, we started calling Bruce. Fortunately, Mike was able to speak with Bruce once before the voice-mail filled up.

Our hearts are broken. We loved Bruce so much! May his memory be for a blessing.

Nanci Glassman
September 24, 2026