Matthew Dean Ackman Obituary

We bid farewell to Matthew Dean Ackman of Festus, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 21, 2026 at the age of 75. Matthew touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Matthew Dean Ackman to pay them a last tribute.

Though Matthew may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Matthew touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arnis Pearl Ackman and Laurel Lee Ackman (Hickman); and his brothers, Leonard Ackman and Tim Ackman. He is survived by: his daughter Christina McDowell of Bonne Terre, MO; his siblings, Steve Ackman of Bloomsdale, MO and Becky Watson (Bryan) of Herculaneum, MO; his grandsons, Kolby Matthew Scott McDowell and John Michael McDowell; and his sister-in-law Nancy Ackman of Hematite, MO. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, beloved family members and dear friends.