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Paul Ahrens Obituary
Newark - Paul A. Ahrens passed away on Jan 05, 2018. He was in the insurance business most of his adult life. His early days were spent in Newark, NJ where he graduated from Central High School. Subsequently Paul graduated from Upsala College in East Orange where he was a member of the Sigma Gamma Phi and Sigma Gamma Epsilon fraternities. In 1953, Paul married Ellen Lindauer at the Emmanuel Methodist Church in Newark where Pastor Leopold Schneider officiated. The Ahrens' moved to Union and Clark before they settled in Colts Neck in 1967.
Paul was a member of the Lakewood Maennerchor Inc. for 50 years. During that time he was President for 13 years and a Trustee and a member of the Business Committee for over 20 years. Paul was also a member of the German Heritage Festival Committee for over 32 years. During that time, he served as the Chorus Coordinator for close to 30 years. This organization was responsible for the annual German Heritage Festivals at the PNC Bank Arts Center. He was extremely proud to be part of both of these great organizations and their endeavor to preserve the German Culture.
Paul now joins his lovely wife Ellen who died on Jan 2, 2007, his parents, Paul Friedrich and Marie, his in-laws, Arthur and Lina Lindauer and his many friends that predeceased him. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul A. and Lisa Ahrens, and Stephen P. and Diana Ahrens. Paul is also survived by his four cherished grandchildren, Arielle, Paul, Jessie and Emily. They brought great joy to him.
All arrangements were private and under the direction of Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township. Memorial contributions in memory of Paul may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Ed Fikis
January 8, 2020
I always think of Paul. I was fond of all my fathers friends but in particular Paul. I will always remember him and I'm so thankful that I knew him.
Margaret Knust
January 30, 2018
Dear Paul, Stephen, and family, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He and your mom were very good friends of my parents, Hans and Gertrude, back when I was very young. I was a flower girl at Ellen and Paul's wedding and it was the highlight of my 4-year-old life. What a beautiful couple, now reunited in glory. Hold the wonderful memories in your hearts, love, Margaret Kohler Knust Regards also from my sisters, Helen and Cynthia.
Ed Fikis
January 16, 2018
Paul, Steve and family, with deepest sympathy. May your dad Paul rest in peace. He will now join my father and many other family and friends. I have many great memories from my childhood with Paul and family. I always enjoyed being around Paul when our families got together and I always looked forward to seeing him and the rest of the group of our fathers friends. God Bless, Ed Fikis.
Anni,Manfred& family Wiemann
January 16, 2018
Lieber Paul
Ruhe in Frieden
at the männerchor
Paul mit Anni & Manfred Wiemann
January 16, 2018
Pia Morrow
January 15, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Judy B.
January 14, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Family at this very difficult time. May the comfort of our Loving Creator be with you. Isa. 41:1O,13.
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