FONTANA - Cheryl L. Ackman (nee Hannon), age 65, of Fontana, Wisconsin (also Palm Desert, CA) passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout her journey, Cherie displayed incredible courage, grace, and unwavering hope. She was born in Chicago, IL on February 6, 1960, to Peter James, Jr. and Coby Diane Hannon (nee Ray).
Cherie is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Richard Ackman II; children, Richard III (Rio) Ackman, Jennifer (Evan) Wisowaty, Peter (Jessica) Ackman; Grandchildren, Brinley Wisowaty, McKinley Wisowaty, Reesley Wisowaty, Ford Ackman, Richard Ackman IV (RJ), Peter Ackman II, and Lucas Ackman; her mother, Coby Diane Hannon (nee Ray); sisters, Jackie (John) Link, Suzette (Rob) Rowe and Lisa (Dave) Sharpe; Sisters-n-law Dana Ackman and Marikay Ackman (Scott Sherman); numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Peter Hannon Jr.
Cherie grew up in Highland Park, IL. After meeting Rick in Fontana in 1977, they dated while she attended Northern Illinois University. While at Northern, Cherie was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority, as well as a Playboy Bunny at the club in Lake Geneva, WI. After graduating with her degree in Education, Cherie raised their three children, taught grade school and worked at Ackman Glass & Mirror.
In 2011, Cherie formed the Dining for Women Fontana Chapter (AKA Together Women Rise). She received the Citizen of the Year award in 2013 from the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, she served as a Board Member of VIP Services, Walworth County.
In addition to her volunteer work, Cherie enjoyed gardening, painting and cooking. As an avid golfer, she belonged to Big Foot Country Club, Fontana, WI, Double Eagle Club, Galena, OH and Ironwood Golf Club, Palm Desert, CA. She Served on several committees, winning countless awards and scoring 3 holes-in-one.
Cherie’s greatest joy was her grandchildren. She loved sharing her love of art with them. She would spend hours with them crafting, creating, molding and painting. These are memories her grandchildren will hold close to their hearts forever.
From the time she was a little girl, Cherie was warm, gracious and had the kindest heart. Not a day went by that someone didn’t compliment her on her beautiful curly red hair. Her cheerful attitude and bright smile will be missed by all who knew her. Cherie had a life well lived.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Saint Benedict Catholic Church, located at 137 Dewey Avenue, Fontana, WI 53125. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Saint Benedict Catholic Church, Fontana, WI
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in loving memory of Cherie Ackman to VIP Services at https://www.vipservices-inc.org/
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