Ronald Ahern

Ronald Ahern obituary, Chatfield, MN

Ronald Ahern

Ronald Ahern Obituary

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Ronald Duane Ahern passed away Aug. 12, 2017, at his home in rural Chatfield.

Ronald was born June 19, 1931, in St. Charles to Cyril and Thea (Narveson) Ahern. He married Theresa Waller at St. Mary's Catholic Church in 1951.

Ron was veteran of the Korean War and worked most of his adult life as a cement mason with local 472. Ron was also a farmer and an avid horseman who won many awards with his show quality quarterhorses.

He loved hosting parties, happy hours, dancing with his beautiful wife, Theresa, snowmobiling,and 4-wheeling. He was the leader of a great many of these adventures and everyone knew they could count on him to lead the way.

Ron enjoyed discovering new trails with his daughter, Lori, and making new paths of his own for his family and friends to share. He had a special love for his little cabin in the woods overlooking the Root River. The cabin was the gathering place for all family and friends to enjoy and take in the beauty of nature.

Ron was a consummate family man who will be missed and loved by all.

Ron is lovingly remembered by his wife, Theresa; children, Dave Ahern of Chatfield, Lori Stevens of Chatfield, and Tim (Tracy) Ahern of North Freedom, Wis.; siblings, Shirley Hrstka of Chatfield, Janet Leary of Rochester, Joyce (Conrad) Thompson of Rochester, and Dale (Judy) Ahern of Spring Valley; grandchildren, Derek (Amber) Stevens, Ryan Stevens, Austin and Sydney Ahern, Miles and Riley Ahern, Zachary, Kylie, and Bethani Delmore; and great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Quinn Stevens.

Ron is preceded in death by his son, Michael Ahern; and his parents.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chatfield. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 at St. Mary's Catholic Church and continue one hour before Mass on Thursday. Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.

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Jerry Jr Finley

August 17, 2017

My deepest sympathy to Ronnie's family.

Dale & Jan Mork

August 16, 2017

Our deepest sympathy.

Beverly McLaughlin

August 16, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the families of Ron Ahern. Beverly Ayer McLaughlin

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