Mike was born on April 29, 1948 in Sioux City, Iowa to the late Harry Ackerman and Margaret Zogg Ackerman who lovingly adopted him.
Mike married Liwayway "Lee" Bongalonta on July 26, 1976. Together they had a loving family with their children, Michael Jr. and Christine. Mike had many hobbies and interests. He began his life long passion of fire fighting when he was in the United States Navy as a nuclear submarine electrician. Anyone who spoke to him knows how he loved being in the service and helping others. After his military retirement, Mike Sr. earned his masters degree in Informational Technology of Education from Clemson University. He taught at Trident Technical College for IT. Mike Sr. would talk to everyone about his love of model trains, photography, computers and politics.
Mike is survived by his wife Liway; two children, Michael Jr. and Christine; brother, Rick Ackerman and wife Claudia; brothers-in-law, Franco Bongalonta and wife Beng, Tomas Bongalonta and wife Zeny, Gabriel Bongalonta and wife Linda, Jesus Bongalonta and wife Edna, Larry Bongalonta and wife Salve and Rey Bongalonta and wife Fe.
Family and relatives are invited to the visitation from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Carolina Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremation located at 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406. 843-797-2222. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am at Immaculate Conception Church located at 510 St James Ave, Goose Creek, SC 29445. Burial will follow at Beaufort National Cemetery at 2:00pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared and viewed at www.carolinamemorial.com
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