alter C. Ahrens, Jr. was born on July 11, 1932 to Walter and Emma (Brezinski) Ahrens in Columbus, Nebraska. He passed away on November 10, 2017 at Brookside Hospice at the age of 85. Walter joined the Army on November 17, 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Military
He was honorably discharged on November 16, 1954 as a Corporal. At the time of his discharge he was entitled to wear the Army Good Conduct Award and the National Defense Service Medal.
Services
Services for Walter C. Ahrens are scheduled for 10:45 am on Thursday, March 8, 2017 at Bay Pines National Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Army and the Pinellas County Veterans Council Honor Guard. Walter and his wife Mary will be laid to rest together.
Friends, family and those who served with Walter are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
My Dad loved nature. Our last year we created many memories. Kayaking, bird watching. I even took him to Bern’s Steakhouse for his 85th birthday in July. I don’t think he was really impressed. 😜. I’m going to miss him like crazy but I know he is with Mom and he is at peace. I love you forever Dad. You will always be in my heart ❤️
Always your little girl.
Julie
You are in my prayers..love you
LG. Life was good. Love from your oldest daughter.
Walt and Mary are truly an amazing couple, who raised amazing children. Had the pleasure of being around them with their daughter Julie more than a few times many years ago; the love, joy and happiness was wonderful to experience. May they Rest in Love & Peace together. May Memories comfort their family – know your parents left their spark on many.
We will always remember Julie and Joe’s great holiday dinners we enjoyed together with you and Mary. Julie is an incredible cook. What wondeful times together.
Know you at Peace. Say hello to Mary for us.
Former Neighbor’s from St Petersburg, Jim and Joann Townsend.
Missing my brother, a happy, positive person. Know their children miss both parents, who have passed this past year, as do we sibling sisters. Rest in peace.
Walt was a wonderful brother, fun, kind and always interesting. I was able to see him many times in these last years and treasure all the memories. Special condolences to his children, Ronald, Kate, Danny, Julie, and Rob.
Rest in Peace Uncle Butch. It’s been a very sad year losing another family member.