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John Jeffrey Ahrens

Posted 2017-10-03 by Judy Wight Branson
The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona
Sunday, September 17, 2017, page 6a/7a

John Jeffrey Ahrens, 82, of Dewey, Arizona, died at Yavapai Regional
Medical Center on Sept. 11, 2017. He was born in New Rochelle, New
York.

Jeff graduated from University of Detroit High School. He attended
the United States Military Academy at West Point and graduated from
the University of Michigan. He had a life-long career with General
Motors.

Jeff and Mary Ellen were married for 56 years and raised their five
children in Wisconsin and California.

He is survived by his wife; and children, Andy Ahrens (Wendy) of
Brookfield, Wisconsin, Anne Komanecky (Brad) of Rochester, New York,
Charlie Ahrens (Tamara) of Elm Grove, Wisconsin, Molly Morris (Jeff)
of Greer, South Carolina, and Jenny McKay (Dane) of Palos Verdes
Estates, California; grandchildren, Nathan Morris, Katie Ahrens, Max
Morris, Alexandra Ahrens, Audrey Ahrens, Ella Ahrens, Logan McKay,
Stella McKay and Gavin McKay. He is also survived by two sisters,
Sister Luise Ahrens MM and Jane Ahrens. He was predeceased by
sister, Gay Byrnes; and brother, Peter Ahrens. Jeff also had many
nieces and nephews.

Jeff and Mary Ellen retired to Prescott Country Club in Dewey,
Arizona, where Jeff thoroughly enjoyed golf with so many. He was a
member of Scared Heart Church.

A private family funeral is being planned.

Information provided by survivors.




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