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1932
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2011
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Marvin Ehlers Obituary
On November 9, 1952, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Beulah Mae Brockman, who survives of the home.
He was a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sedalia. He served on the board of Elders, Board of Christian Education and various other boards. He was called upon many times to do electrical jobs at the church and school.
Marvin worked at Central Missouri Electric Coop for 38 years, retiring in 1994 as a line superintendent. He served his country honorably in the Korean War. He retained the rank of Corporal. He had the pleasure of taking the Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
He visited all the war memorials, this was a very special time for him. His travel buddy was Norman Childs.
He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He fondly remembered coaching baseball for his son Ron, and enjoyed taking his son-in-law and grandsons turkey hunting and deer hunting.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Donna Smith and her special friend Herman Fortman of Sedalia, Karen Wooster and her fiancé Matt Mitcham of Tampa, FL, Debra Wenig and her husband Robert of Green Ridge; a son, Ron Ehlers and his wife Patti of Sedalia; a sister, Delores Dieckman of Cole Camp; five grandchildren, Joseph, Adam, Megan, David and Jessica and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Norbert Ehlers, and a grandson, Michael Snyder.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sedalia, with Pastor Ken Tatkenhorst and Pastor Jeremy Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia with full military honors by VFW Post 2591.
The family will receive friends from one hour prior to service.
The family suggests memorial contributions be given to American Heart Association or St Paul's Lutheran Church, in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Ehlers, David Ehlers, Adam and Hunter Snyder, Bob Wenig, Herman Fortman, and Matt Mitcham. Honorary bearers will be Kim Ehlers, Megan and Jessica Wooster.
Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.reafuneralservice.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Marvin Ehlers
Randy Goodman
April 13, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Greg and Becky McGinnis
April 13, 2011
Karen,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
fredda Kellogg-McMahon
April 12, 2011
Karen,
Thinking of you and your family.
Linda Fisher
April 12, 2011
The last time I saw Marvin he dropped by the office and to tell us all about the Honor Flight. When he retired, Beulah called in and requested a song. The DJ suggested "Take This Job and Shove It." She said, "Oh, don't play that! He loves his job." Marvin was a terrific person and will be missed by his former co-workers. Much sympathy to the family.
Glen & Donna Harckum
April 11, 2011
Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Remember the good times that you shared with your father.
April 11, 2011
Mr. Ehlers was such a sweet man I enjoyed visiting with him each time he came to BRHC, so sorry for your loss, I know he'll be greatly missed. Karen Zimmerschied employee BRHC
Don/Beverly Keller
April 10, 2011
Debbie, Dino and the family of Marvin Elhers we express our condolences to all. We know you will miss his sense of humor greatly. We still chuckle at the times we remember him describing how he
dove head first into the REA truck window as our dog did not recognize Marvin with a tool belt on when Marvin made a trip to check on the house power where we lived.
Con and Ken Woods
April 10, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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