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Ronald Ahrens Obituary
Ronald "Peewee" A. Ahrens age 76, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. He was born on April 16, 1939 in Sheboygan to parents Milton and Violet (Behrensprung) Ahrens. Ron was a 1958 graduate of Sheboygan North High School. He was united in marriage on August 25, 1960 to Judy DenDekker. Ron spent his career in various furniture manufacturers in Sheboygan, including Thonet and Nemschoff Chairs until his retirement in 2002. He was united in marriage on March 3, 1979 to Jeanne Wildman.
Ron was a die-hard Wisconsin sports fan. He enjoyed collecting autographs and meeting the players. Ron never missed a Monday night wrestling match. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching, puzzles and listening to polka music.
Ronald is survived by his loving wife Jeanne; four children, Daniel (Karen) Ahrens, David (Michelle) Ahrens, Jason (Ashley Hawkins) Ahrens all of Sheboygan and Jennifer (fiancé Todd Lauersdorf) Ahrens of Plymouth; four step-children, Debra (Jeff) Feld of Cascade, Barbara Pankratz of Sheboygan, Donald Pankratz of Sheboygan and Shawn (Jess Isherwood) Pankratz of Valders; two grandchildren, Nathan Ahrens of Colorado and Kristin Ahrens of California; nine step-grandchildren; eleven step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Carol Randall of Elkhart Lake; one sister-in-law, Barbara Ahrens of Sheboygan Falls. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Randall Ahrens; two brothers, Milton Jr. and LeRoy Ahrens.
Funeral Services will be held at Ballhorn Chapels Funeral and Cremation Care Center, 1201 N. 8th Street, Sheboygan on Saturday, March 5, at 1:00 PM. A time of visitation and support will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Entombment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Sheboygan Senior Community, especially Heather and Terry for their great care. Everyone made him feel at home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name are appreciated. Please visit, www.ballhornchapels.com to sign the guestbook.
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Jack and Betty Goetsch
March 5, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Edward Bajczyk
March 5, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Ahrens family.
Kendall Kraemer
March 4, 2016
Sorry for your loss, Karen and Danny, my deepest sympathy.
March 4, 2016
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family.
Karen Taylor
March 4, 2016
Dan and Jenny, and to your whole family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Katie Zimmerman
March 4, 2016
Dear Ahrens family,
We are deeply sorry for your family's loss. We are one of two families who have been visiting our friends at the Sheboygan Community Senior Center for a long time, and Ron always made us smile! Our teen daughters loved to play games at Ron's table ~ he was lots of fun! We will miss him greatly and are praying for your family!
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