March 24, 2006
  The ADVOCATE
  Serving Anderson, Southern Franklin and Western Linn Counties
  Volume 10, No. 21
  Transcribed with permission of Vern Brown
  
  Page 5, Column 4:
  
  "Fred W. Ahring, Sr.
  1915-2006
  Funeral services for Fred W. Ahring, Sr., 91, Garnett, were Thursday, March 23, 2006, at
  10:30 a.m. at First Christian Church with Rev. Gary Benjamin officiating.  Interment was
  in Garnett Cemetery.  Mr. Ahring died Saturday, March 18, at Life Care Center of
  Burlington.
  Fred W. Ahring, Sr. was born March 1, 1915, at Culver, KS, the son of Louis H. and
  Dora (Gardner) Ahring.  He grew up in the Culver area, moving to the Garnett area in
  1938.  He was a farmer, carpenter, and custom wheat harvester.  He enjoyed coon
  hunting in his younger days.  He always looked forward to seeing his many customers on
  the wheat harvest.  Fred and his wife, Marjorie, helped many young people by giving
  them a job on the harvest crew.
  Fred and Marjorie Bartlett were married June 23, 1938, at Iola.  This union was blessed
  with five children.
  Mr. Ahring was preceded in death by his sons, Bob Ahring on November 8, 2004, and
  Fred Ahring, Jr. on January 17, 2006; his granddaughter, Tracy Ahring on October 12,
  1988; his parents, Louis and Dora Ahring; and his brother, Alvin Ahring.
  Fred is survived by his wife, Marjorie, of Garnett; his son, Rick Ahring of Parker; his
  daughters, Janice Beeman and her husband Dick of San Diego, CA, and Bonnie
  Messenger of Wellsville; his daughters-in-law, Judy Ahring and Pam Ahring, both of
  Garnett; his sister, Avis Ahring of Wichita; eight grandchildren and 15 great-
  grandchildren.
  Music was provided by Jeanine Zentner, organist, and Earl 'Butch' Rocker, vocalist. 
  Musical selections included 'Go Rest High On That Mountain' and 'In The Garden'.
  Casketbearers were Randy Ahring, Travis Ahring, Dan Dick, Marlin Brubaker, Rex
  Lizer, Terry Messenger, and Chuck Wolken.
  Honorary casketbearers were Rick Ahring and Kenny Lankard.
  The family suggests memorials be made to First Christian Church.
  Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements."
  
  Transcribed for 
  Anderson County
  Kansas
  USGENWEB
  By:  Lulu B. Nixon