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Martin Ahern Obituary

Hunt - Martin Duane Ahern, 68, passed away on June 11, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin Vincent Ahern and Roberta Armstrong Ahern. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Ahern; his daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and Brian Owen and Jill and Gardale Hatley; his grandson, Samuel Hatley; and his step-son, Parker Daniel. He is also survived by his sister, Mollie Germino and her family. Duane grew up in Burlingame, CA, served our country in the US Army, and then attended college at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, where he began a career as a rodeo cowboy. He later moved to Texas where he married and raised his family. He was a true outdoorsman who relished life on his ranch. He devoted his professional life to working in the sporting goods industry; and in his personal life, he enjoyed deer and dove hunting, as well as fishing in the great outdoors. He is a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed by his loved ones. Funeral services will be held at St John Lutheran Church in Harper, TX on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 1:30 PM and also in Burlingame, CA on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Interment will follow at Cypress Lawn Cemetery in Colma, CA. In lieu of floral arrangements, monetary donations may be made to the Kendalia Community Church, Kendalia, TX or St. John Lutheran Church, Harper, TX. The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.kerrvillefuneralhome.com by selecting Obituaries. Select Sign Guestbook at the bottom of the individual Memorial. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of KERRVILLE FUNERAL HOME Kerrville, TX 78028 (830) 895-5111

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jun. 14, 2008.

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Judy Stahl

April 6, 2022

Duane was a fun kind man. Took my son bow hunting.

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Duane was such a fun, kind person. Took my son bow hunting.

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