Dennis Hudson Ehlert (1941-2010)
EHLERT, VOSS, HAWN, HERRIDGE, ZEKA, EHLERT-JOHNSON, JACKSON, BABER, MILLER
Posted By: Ames Tribune
Date: 7/21/2010 at 20:22:17
THE AMES TRIBUNE, Ames, Story County, Iowa, Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
Dennis Hudson Ehlert passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010, at his rural Cambridge home. Dennis, 69, was called to peace surrounded by his wife of 44 years, his five children and his two loving sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 15, at Memorial Lutheran Church, 2228 Lincoln Way in Ames. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 14, with the family present from 5 to 8 p.m., at Chet Ryan Mortuary, 708 Fifth St., in Nevada.
Dennis was born May 12, 1941, to Hudson and Mamie (Voss) Ehlert in rural Woodbine. He graduated from Woodbine High School in 1959 and attended Iowa State University and Wayne State College.
Dennis married Lorraine (Hawn) Ehlert Aug. 14, 1965, in Missouri Valley, and their love graced them with five children. They made their family home on a farm in rural Cambridge for the past 35 years. He enjoyed hobby farming, working at Joy and Johnson Auction in Ames, and following his children’s activities. He loved to travel with his family, coordinate events and spend time with the ones he loved. He was the true patriarch for his entire family.
He worked for the state of Iowa for 31 years, two years with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and then the remainder of his career with the Iowa Department of Transportation in the Division of Motor Vehicles. He retired in 1998 and then in 2001, Dennis and Lorraine spent time in Woodbine where they cared for Dennis’ mother, Mamie. While in Woodbine, Dennis was an active participant of the community and a member of the men’s choir, The Notables. He was a devoted member of Memorial Lutheran Church in Ames and became an active member of the Nevada Golden Kiwanis Club. He loved being close to his family and grandkids.
He is cherished by his wife and best friend, Lorraine; he was “Dad” to four daughters and one son, Christine (Amy) Ehlert, of Ames, Stacie (Nick) Herridge, of Nevada, Jeremy (Jamie) Ehlert, of Grimes, Jennifer (Matt) Zeka, of Clive, and Katherine (Travis) Ehlert-Johnson, of Boxholm. He was “Papa” to eight grandchildren, Carter, Samantha, Hudson, Salem, Amelia, Jack, Quinn and a baby granddaughter due July 30. He also was brother to Roger (Jeanne) Ehlert, of Haysville, Kan., and Jeanne (Robert) Jackson, of Anita, as well as brothers-in-law, Vernon (Phyllis) Hawn, of California, Jack Hawn, of Dunlap, and Pat Hawn, of Omaha, and sisters-in-law, Audrey (Hawn) Baber, of Omaha, and Ardyth (Hawn) Miller, of Springfield, Ill. He also is remembered by his four aunts and was the favorite “Uncle Denny” to many nieces and nephews and beloved by his many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hudson and Mamie Ehlert.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Dennis Ehlert to the Nevada School Foundation.
Chet Ryan Mortuary in Nevada has been entrusted with the care of Dennis and his family.
http://www.amestrib.com/
Story Obituaries maintained by Mark Christian.
WebBBS 4.33 Genealogy Modification Package by WebJourneymen