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OBITUARY
April 25, 1947 - republished January 10, 2001
Word reached relatives at Leigh, of the death of Fred Ahrens at the home of ason, Emil Ahrens, at Tekamah, after a brief illness following a paralyticstroke. He was a long time resident of the Leigh community, and was well knownthroughout this territory.
The remains were brought to the Holmes Funeral Home, and funeral services wereheld from the Funeral Home to St. John's Church. Rev. Paul Wiegman, ofTekamah, and Rev. J.A. Bahnsen, of St. Paul's, assisted the pastor, Rev. KarlGigstad. Mrs. Adolph Hobel sang two hymns, "O Blessed Son Whose Splendor" and"Forever with the Lord," accompanied by Mrs. Theo. Mrstny. Flower bearers wereMesdames Alva Dykes, N.F. Lowe, Walter Littelman, and Rikus Rosendahl.Pallbearers were Geo. Botsch, Henry Grotelueschen, Emil Hunteman, RikusRosendahl, and S.A. Assum and H.C. Stork, of Tekamah. Burial was in the Leighcemetery.
Carl Fredrick Ahrens, the son of John Bernhard Ahrens and Marie CordingAhrens, was born August 2, 1864, at Grossenknechen, Oldenburg, Germany. Hedied at Tekamah, Nebraska on April 19, 1947, at the age of 83 years, eightmonths and 17 days.
He left his homeland when a young man, arriving in the vicinity northeast ofColumbus in 1887. On March 27, 1894, he was united in marriage to JohannaHelen Boning, and they established their home on a farm five miles southeastof Leigh. Four sons were born to this union, one of whom preceded his fatherin death.
In 1920, Mr. and Mrs. Ahrens retired from active arming and moved to Leigh.Mrs. Ahrens died on March 12, 1939, and since that time Mr. Ahrens made hishome with his sons. It was his custom to spend the summer months at Leigh withhis son, Alfred, and family and the winters were spent in Tekamah. Baptizedand confirmed in the Lutheran faith, Mr. Ahrens was a member of St. Paul'sChurch until he moved to Leigh, when his membership was transferred to St.John's congregation. Mr. Ahrens was devoted to the church and loyally gave hissupport to further its progress.
Survivors include three sons, Emil of Tekamah, William and Alfred the Leighcommunity; two nieces, Mrs. Gustave Goetz and Mrs. John Oldigs; two
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His wife, one son, Otto, one brotherand one sister preceded him in death. |
