Rena Dawn Ackerman, 62, of Catasauqua, died June 3, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. She was the wife of Richard Ackerman for 43 years.

Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Beverly (Slack) Kachline.

She was a former member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years.

She was a vice president of Catasauqua Youth Athletic Association. She was a Girl Scout and Boy Scout leader of Troop 94. She coached cheerleading for midget wrestling.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Jason R. with Lauren; a daughter, Heather L. and her partner William Ringleben; a brother, Craig Kachline with JoAnn; two grandchildren, Grayson and Benjamin Ackerman; nieces; and nephews.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.