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Ahrens, Allen Carl[1]

Male 1918 - 2006  (87 years)


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  • Name Ahrens, Allen Carl 
    Born 8 Sep 1918  Platte County, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 8 Mar 2006  Columbus, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 13 Mar 2006  Christ Lutheran Cemetery; Columbus, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I71  Wuerdemann Family
    Last Modified 18 Dec 2017 

    Father Ahrens, Edward Henry,   b. 24 Sep 1889, Platte County, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Sep 1960, Columbus, NE Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Mother Mueller, Anna Mollie,   b. 8 Jun 1894, Platte County, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1979, ? Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Married UNKNOWN  ? Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F79  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Last Modified 18 Dec 2017 
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  • Notes 
    • _P_CCINFO 2-14330
      From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, March 9, 2006-

      Allen C. Ahrens, 87, of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at the Beverly Healthcare in Columbus.

      The funeral service will be on Monday, March 13, 2006 at 10:30 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Richard Bringewatt officiating. Interment will be in Christ Lutheran Cemetery rural Columbus with military honors by The American Legion Honor Guard, Hartman Post 84. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Monday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Monday at 10:15 AM at the church. Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church Endowment Fund, the Lutheran Hour, or donor's choice.

      Allen Carl Ahrens was born September 8, 1918 in rural Platte County, Nebraska to Edwin and Emma (Mueller) Ahrens. He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church, north of Columbus. Allen attended school at Christ Lutheran and later in life attained his G.E.D. Allen married Louise Marty on November 1, 1939 in Lincoln, Nebraska. On March 31, 1944, Allen entered the U.S. Navy where he served for two years on a destroyer in the Pacific. He was honorably discharged on December 29, 1945.

      Allen delivered bulk petroleum, operated several service stations, and was an inspector for the State Department of Motor Vehicles. After his retirement, Allen worked for Ernst Auto Center in his "dream job", delivering new cars to dealers and buyers throughout the Midwest for 20 years. Allen was a long time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus. He served as an elder, Sunday School teacher, and chairman of the congregation. Allen was very active in the Lutheran Layman's League serving as President of the Nebraska District for several years. He also served a term on the Board of Directors of the Nebraska District of the LCMS.

      Allen is survived by:
      Wife - Louise Ahrens of Columbus, NE
      Daughter - Patricia (Glenn) Ohlmann of Seward, NE
      Son - Robert Ahrens of Boulder, CO
      Daughter-in-law - Irene Ahrens of Superior, CO
      Granddaughter - Allison Ahrens of Denver, CO
      Grandson - Jeffrey (Kristen) Ohlmann of Bloomington, MN
      Grandson - John (Jenn) Ahrens of Westminster, CO
      Granddaughter - Katie (Chris) Staples of Greenwood Village, CO
      Granddaughter - Suzanne Ohlmann of New York City, NY
      Great Granddaughter - Alannah Staples of Greenwood Village, CO

      Allen was preceded in death by:
      Parents - Edwin & Emma Ahrens
      Brother - Paul Ahrens
      Brother - Arlo Ahrens
      Brother - Marvin Ahrens
      infant sister - Arnella Ahrens

  • Sources 
    1. ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW Date of Import: 3 May 2008 ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW Date of Import: 3 May 2008 ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW Date of Import: 3 May 2008.