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Bill Petty, Ohio Boat Racer Passed on July 13, 2019
I lost your email address when I had to get a new computer, I'm sorry to
say Bill passed July 13, 2019. This is from Mary Petty.
Bill was always nice, friendly and a gentleman!
More later!
Ronald "Butch" Ackerman 1943-2019 Jimbo's Co-Driver
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Ronald Ackerman Sr. (1943 - 2019) |
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- "I am so sorry to hear of Butch's sudden passing. Prayers..."- Ida Hermansdorf
https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?ur...daUJRrcksg--~Chttps://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?ur...5ua1kPXPkQ--~CPORTSMOUTH — Ronald Lee "Butch" Ackerman, Sr. of Portsmouth, Ohio, gained his wings on October 19, 2019 in Birmingham, AL surrounded by family. Ron was born on November 19, 1943, he was 75 years old. Ron was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Norwood, Ohio. Ron was a paratrooper stationed in Hawaii in the US Army. After his military service, he worked for Wayne Pumps in Ironton, OH and 7-Up Corporation before following his dream and opened a boat shop in Portsmouth & Ironton, OH at the age of 28. Ron's Mighty Mouse race team raced for 11 years during which he accumulated a multitude of victories throughout the US, Bahamas & Holland including 53 1st place finishes, 7 divisional championships, National Championships in 1973, 1981 & 1982 (in 3 different classes), a third consecutive National Championship year capturing the 1983 Formula 100 title in Massachusetts. He became the 1st driver in any class to win the "Triple Crown" of boat racing, making him the most successful single season racing driver in the history of the National Powerboat Assoc. After retiring from racing, he became a Millwright and worked for the Carpenter's Union in the power plants. His hobbies were building and flying his Powrchute planes, hang gliding and visiting historical battlefields.
He is preceded in death by his parents John & Blanche Ackerman, his wife, Kay Jean Pernell Ackerman, son Ronald Ackerman, Jr and his brother John William "Bill" Ackerman.
He is survived by his sons, Harley "Deke"(Tammy) Hughes, Birmingham, AL and Bengy (Cathy) Hughes, Portsmouth, OH, his siblings, Robert "Bob" (Mary Jo) Ackerman, Ironton, OH, Melinda Ackerman, Marblehead, OH, David (Joann) Ackerman, Cincinnati, OH, Teresa Jane (Jim) Rudman, Ironton, OH, Judy (Ralph) Winters, Chicago, IL, 12 grandchildren, and 6 great- grandchildren.
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RIP Tim Small Nov. 13 2019
It is with much sadness I post the passing of Tim Small who lost his battle with cancer on November 13 2019. While a fierce competitor on the water Tim was as quiet and unassuming a guy as you could find in the pits. During the downtime at races you would often see him tossing a football or throwing a baseball with kids. His practice was to hand out his award medals to young kids that were present at the award ceremonies. Tim was on the Board of Directors of the US Title Series, a 15 time PRO National Champion, numerous USTS High Point Championships and won the USTS Elite Driver award many times. Tim was 63.
Russel Frederick "Freddie" Goehl
I received word yesterday of the passing of Freddie Goehl. Rest in peace Freddie.
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In Memory of Former Inboard Racer
In memory of the late Ken Helwig, Raced 280 Inboard in the 60s and 70s, then started racing Jersey skiff until 60 years old passed away Aril 19th 2020 at a age of 88 may he rest in peace Sarnia Ontario