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John Ahrens Obituary
After graduation from Columbia College in 1952, Mr. Ahrens began a career in magazine publishing, most recently with the Hearst Corporation, transferring to Charlotte in 1992. While there, he was a member of the Columbia Players, an avocation he was to continue in the army, in White Plains, where he lived for more than thirty years, and with the Davidson Community Players and Theatre Charlotte.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Wilma Michaelis Ahrens; his son, John P. and Eileen Ahrens of New York; his daughter Carolyn A. and Dr. Lawrence A. Greene of Pennsylvania; and his sister, Louise Duane of Florida. Mr. Ahrens also leaves two grandchildren, Kelly and John M.
He will be buried at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York. He was a member of Davidson College Presbyterian Church, where there will be a memorial service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Raymer Funeral Home in Huntersville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dave Hewett
June 18, 2002
Dear Wilma and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. It was a real pleasure knowing John the few short years right before he retired from Hearst. He was one of the finest people I've ever known. John will beremembered and missed by all.
Dave Hewett
Nancy Hall Pace
June 18, 2002
To the Ahrens family- My deepest sympathies go out to your family.
I worked with John and Carolyn during my tenure as a CSR at RRD. I now work here in Charlotte and was fortunate to get to see John
during the holiday activities.
His sweet smile was always welcomed.
I will keep you in my prayers through the coming months.
Linda Keziah
June 18, 2002
I truly enjoyed the couple of years that I worked with John at Hearst. We also enjoyed the lunches and dinners that he came back to attend.
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