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Frederick Ahrens Obituary
May 23, 1931 to Feb. 4, 2017
Born in Paderborn, Germany our beloved Fred passed away suddenly from a massive stroke at the Peninsula Hospital, last Saturday in the early morning hours. His family was with him to comfort him and let him feel our love.He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years and his daughter Tanja, son Christian and his wife Gina and grandsons Miko, Geo and Jan.
He met his wife in Kitimat, B.C., Canada and they married in Vancouver, Canada. In 1961 they moved to San Francisco and in 1972 to Burlingame, where they lived ever since.
We will miss our beloved Fred who was a wonderful husband, friend and father.
Funeral Mass will be held at: Our Lady of Angels Church, 1721 Hillside Dr., in Burlingame on February 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Our Lady of Angels church.
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