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From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, April 25, 1947-
Word reached relatives at Leigh, of the death of Fred Ahrens at the home of a son, Emil Ahrens, at Tekamah, after a brief illness following a paralytic stroke. He was a long time resident of the Leigh community, and was well known throughout this territory.
The remains were brought to the Holmes Funeral Home, and funeral services were held from the Funeral Home to St. John's Church. Rev. Paul Wiegman, of Tekamah, and Rev. J.A. Bahnsen, of St. Paul's, assisted the pastor, Rev. Karl Gigstad. Mrs. Adolph Hobel sang two hymns, "O Blessed Son Whose Splendor" and "Forever with the Lord," accompanied by Mrs. Theo. Mrstny. Flower bearers were Mesdames Alva Dykes, N.F. Lowe, Walter Littelman, and Rikus Rosendahl. Pallbearers were Geo. Botsch, Henry Grotelueschen, Emil Hunteman, Rikus Rosendahl, and S.A. Assum and H.C. Stork, of Tekamah. Burial was in the Leigh cemetery.
Carl Fredrick Ahrens, the son of John Bernhard Ahrens and Marie Cording Ahrens, was born August 2, 1864, at Grossenknechen, Oldenburg, Germany. He died at Tekamah, Nebraska on April 19, 1947, at the age of 83 years, eight months and 17 days.
He left his homeland when a young man, arriving in the vicinity northeast of Columbus in 1887. On March 27, 1894, he was united in marriage to Johanna Helen Boning, and they established their home on a farm five miles southeast of Leigh. Four sons were born to this union, one of whom preceded his father in death.
In 1920, Mr. and Mrs. Ahrens retired from active arming and moved to Leigh. Mrs. Ahrens died on March 12, 1939, and since that time Mr. Ahrens made his home with his sons. It was his custom to spend the summer months at Leigh with his son, Alfred, and family and the winters were spent in Tekamah. Baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, Mr. Ahrens was a member of St. Paul's Church until he moved to Leigh, when his membership was transferred to St. John's congregation. Mr. Ahrens was devoted to the church and loyally gave his support to further its progres
Survivors include three sons, Emil of Tekamah, William and Alfred the Leigh community; two nieces, Mrs. Gustave Goetz and Mrs. John Oldigs; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His wife, one son, Otto, one brother and one sister preceded him in death. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]
From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, April 25, 1947-
Word reached relatives at Leigh, of the death of Fred Ahrens at the home of a son, Emil Ahrens, at Tekamah, after a brief illness following a paralytic stroke. He was a long time resident of the Leigh community, and was well known throughout this territory.
The remains were brought to the Holmes Funeral Home, and funeral services were held from the Funeral Home to St. John's Church. Rev. Paul Wiegman, of Tekamah, and Rev. J.A. Bahnsen, of St. Paul's, assisted the pastor, Rev. Karl Gigstad. Mrs. Adolph Hobel sang two hymns, "O Blessed Son Whose Splendor" and "Forever with the Lord," accompanied by Mrs. Theo. Mrstny. Flower bearers were Mesdames Alva Dykes, N.F. Lowe, Walter Littelman, and Rikus Rosendahl. Pallbearers were Geo. Botsch, Henry Grotelueschen, Emil Hunteman, Rikus Rosendahl, and S.A. Assum and H.C. Stork, of Tekamah. Burial was in the Leigh cemetery.
Carl Fredrick Ahrens, the son of John Bernhard Ahrens and Marie Cording Ahrens, was born August 2, 1864, at Grossenknechen, Oldenburg, Germany. He died at Tekamah, Nebraska on April 19, 1947, at the age of 83 years, eight months and 17 days.
He left his homeland when a young man, arriving in the vicinity northeast of Columbus in 1887. On March 27, 1894, he was united in marriage to Johanna Helen Boning, and they established their home on a farm five miles southeast of Leigh. Four sons were born to this union, one of whom preceded his father in death.
In 1920, Mr. and Mrs. Ahrens retired from active arming and moved to Leigh. Mrs. Ahrens died on March 12, 1939, and since that time Mr. Ahrens made his home with his sons. It was his custom to spend the summer months at Leigh with his son, Alfred, and family and the winters were spent in Tekamah. Baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, Mr. Ahrens was a member of St. Paul's Church until he moved to Leigh, when his membership was transferred to St. John's congregation. Mr. Ahrens was devoted to the church and loyally gave his support to further its progres
Survivors include three sons, Emil of Tekamah, William and Alfred the Leigh community; two nieces, Mrs. Gustave Goetz and Mrs. John Oldigs; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His wife, one son, Otto, one brother and one sister preceded him in death.
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1864 - 1947 (82 years)