Ahlers, Herman, 1868-1950

AHLERS, WEISKERCHER, KOCH

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Date: 6/22/2012 at 04:37:00

Well Known Local Farmer Passes On, Rites Here Saturday

Herman Ahlers, 81 years, 11 months and 1 day, prominent farmer south of Granville for the past 60 years, passed away at his home on Wednesday evening, March 29, 1950 at 8:45 after a lingering illness of several years. He was confined to bed for only several days.

Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic church, Granville, Saturday morning, April 1 at 9:30 o'clock with a Solemn Requiem Mass with Rev. Arnold Ahlers of Laurens, Ia., a nephew, as Celebrant, Rev. J. J. Dalhoff, Deacon and Rev. J. G. Eagan, as Sub-Deacon. Acolytes were Mark and Joseph Sauer, Robert Perlot and Leonard Ahlers.

Herman Ahlers was born April 28, 1868, at Luxemburg, Ia., son of Henry and Adelaide Ahlers. He attended school there and at the age of 21 came to Granville, where he has since resided. He was married to Elizabeth Weiskercher. They were the parents of 3 sons, who died in infancy and two daughters, (Catherine) Mrs. Mike Steffes of Lamoure, N.D. and (Agatha) Mrs. Henry Steffes, who passed away about 17 years ago. His wife also passed away.

On May 13, 1913 he married Josephine Koch at Alton and they were the parents of 3 daughters and 8 sons. Helen passed away at the age of 5 years.

He is survived by his wife, Josephine and the following children: (Catherine) Mrs. Mike Steffes of Lamoure, N.D., Herman, Jr., Vincent, Clarence, (Rita) Mrs. Reynold Thiesen, all of Remsen; Arnold, Bernard, Urban, Raymond, Clara and Edward at home; also 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Mr. Ahlers was the last surviving member of his family.

Interment was made in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gregor Penning, Frank Vortherms, Jake List, John Goebel, Henry Rieke, Clinton Bunt.

Relatives attending from a distance were: Mrs. Mike Steffes of Lamoure, N.D.; Henry Steffes of Enderlin, N.D.; Frank Steffes of Argusville, N.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schwarz, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Langel, Frank Langel, Mr.and Mrs. Joe Langel, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ortmann, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ahlers, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rolfes, Joe Ahlers, Mr. and Mrs. John Sudteigte, all of LeMars; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Junkers, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ahlers, Mr. and Mrs. John Harpenau, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ahlers, all of Remsen; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ahlers of Worthington, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ahlers, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ahlers, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Ahlers, Ben Vortherms, all of Dell Rapids, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ahlers of Salem, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ahlers of Flandreau, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Cyrill Thier, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Vortherms, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. H. Klinkhammer, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schraad, all of Adrian, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Jake Sauer, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sauer, Catherine and John Schneider, all of Fulda, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ahlers of Laurens, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. George Kellen, Mr. and Mrs. John Schnoes of Alton; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Penning and family of Ashton; Fred Gaul, Ashton; John, Joe and Eloi Koch of Marshall, Minn.

Source: Alton Democrat, April 5, 1950: Granville Gazette section.