Edward Ahr Obituary
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Beloved husband of Marjorie, nee Suchomel, for 64 years.
Devoted and loving dad of Kristina (Roy) Ambrose, Edward (Linda) Ahr, Amy (Ron) Tessler and Theodore Ahr.
Proud grandfather of Melissa (Jim), Rebecca, Samantha, Alexandra (Kurt), Kylee, Kelly and Emilee. Loving great-grandfather of Vivian, Elliott and the late Evelyn Rose.
Dearest brother of Arthur (Pat) and the late Theodore. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Ed attended St. Mary's High School and was a member of the All-State Basketball Team in New Mexico. He and Marjorie were married at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Albuquerque, NM on May 27, 1957. Ed graduated with a B.S. (1957) and M.S. (1959) degree in Psychology from the University of New Mexico and received his Ed.D. degree in Educational Psychology from Loyola University (Chicago) in January of 1966. He served as a teacher, writer, school psychologist, special education administrator, owner and publisher of Priority Innovations, Inc. and then as a University Professor over a 34 year career. Dr. Ahr authored several professional articles, tests, educational pamphlets and books. He developed several group screening tests for preschool and kindergarten children in the areas of intelligence, basic skills and achievement. He lived for 26 years in Glenview, IL before retiring in 1992 and moving to Naperville, IL. Ed served as a member of the RCIA for 7 years at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) Catholic Church in Glenview and as a Eucharistic Minister at OLPH and St. Raphael Church in Naperville for many years. Ed also volunteered as a Little League baseball coach for 15 years in Glenview. Ed believed the primary needs of every person are God, family and education.
In lieu of flowers or memorials, please send donations to American Diabetes Association, Pulmonary Fibrosis Organization or your favorite charity.
Visitation: Wednesday, February 16th 4:00-7:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540.
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, February 17th 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL 60540. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton, IL.
For more information, please call 630-355-0213 or www.friedrich-jones.com
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Benita and Martin Dempsey
February 17, 2022
We are so very sorry to hear of our good friend Ed's passing. Benita, Charles (my late father) and myself shall miss his wisdom, warmth and guidance, especially at tax time. We occasionally met at cardio rehab on the treadmill as he accompanied Marge exercising. He was so dedicated to helping her overcome health challenges. Our heartfelt condolences and best wishes to her and the entire family. We shall miss him dearly. May he rest in peace.
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