Obit: Ahrens, Elizabeth J. (1935 - 2011)
Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Ahrens, Albrecht, Fink, Hadler, Langenhahn, Mihalek, Radtke, Schult,
Stelzl, Wilichowski
----Source: The Peterson Kraemer Funeral Home (Athens, Edgar, Marathon WI)
10/10/2011
Ahrens, Elizabeth Jean “Liz” (Schult) (2 MAR 1935 - 8 OCT 2011)
Liz was born March 2 1935, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Martha (Radtke)
Schult, in Merrill.
She graduated from Wausau Senior High in 1954; and later that year, on June 19,
was united in marriage to the love of her life, Henry Ahrens, at Zion
Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Maine. Liz and Henry enjoyed 57 years
together; raising their children and watching their family grow. Liz and Henry
farmed in the town of Cassel their entire married life.
Liz loved her family more than anything. She took great pride in her
grandchildren and great-grandchild. The meals she prepared at Thanksgiving and
Christmas will be missed by all. Liz was a member of Saint Matthew Lutheran
Church, Marathon, Wis. She was a member of St. Matthew's Ladies Aid and Mission
Circle. She also worked in area ginseng gardens and served at many weddings at
Rib River Ballroom.
At the age of 76, Elizabeth Jean Ahrens, Marathon, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011,
surrounded by her family at home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and
Hospice.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Henry; her children, Roger (Janet),
Kenneth (Kathleen), Nancy, Mark (Kathy), Brian (Ann), and Leon (Connie), all of
Marathon. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jodi (Chris) Langenhahn,
Jami Ahrens, Autumn (Steve) Stelzl, Sarah Fink, Carrie Ahrens (fiance, Willie
Albrecht), Scott Fink, Matthew Ahrens, Melissa (Derek) Wilichowski, Kellie
Ahrens, Adams Ahrens, and David Ahrens; and great-granddaughter, Lucy Elizabeth.
Liz and Henry helped raise 11 foster children over the years, including their
special foster daughter, Charlotte (Bill) Mihalek, Washburn.
Liz was preceded in death by her parents; and her siblings, Amos, Roland,
Herman, Edwin, Verna, Joanne, Adeline and Dorothy.
The family would like to thank Aspirus Hospice for all their loving care over
the last few months.
Services will be held at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Marathon, on
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Jon Hadler will officiate. Burial
will follow in St. Matthew Cemetery.
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