Obit: Ahrens, Rev. Daniel L. (1935 - 2013)
Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Ahrens, Goers, Karll,
Krieger, O'Connell
----Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, WI)
10/09/2013
Ahrens, Rev. Daniel L. (16 SEP 1935 - 1 OCT 2013)
The
Reverend Daniel L. Ahrens, 78, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013, in
Appleton.
Dan was born on September 16, 1935, in Chicago, son of the late
William and Alice (Krieger) Ahrens. On June 21, 1958, he married Marilyn Ruth
Goers, they cherished their 55 years of marriage together. They especially
enjoyed the times spent with their children and grandchildren on Connor Lake in
Winter. He was a Missouri Synod Lutheran Minister for over 45 years, serving
parishes in Laona, Birnamwood, Marshfield and Abbotsford, as well as Forest Park
and Chicago, Ill. He continued his ministry during his retirement in Northern
Wisconsin.
Dan is survived by his wife, Marilyn; their children, Laura
(Jack) O'Connell, Chicago, Timothy (Pamela) Ahrens, Sheboygan Falls, Lisa (Jon)
Karll, Appleton and Matthew Ahrens, San Carlos, CA. He is further survived by
ten grandchildren, Patrick (Erin), Megan, Bethany, Joshua, Kathleen, Bo, Kari,
Samuel, Bradley and Rachel; one great granddaughter, Reagan; and a brother, Lee
(Joan) Ahrens.
Funeral services for Daniel will be held at 11:00 a.m.,
Saturday, October 5, 2013, at Faith Lutheran Church, 601 E Glendale Ave,
Appleton. Friends and family may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m.
until the time of service.
Valley Funeral Home, Appleton is assisting the
family with arrangements.