Ron Ahlgren 1947-2023
Pastor Ronald Stanley Ahlgren, 76, of Holton, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at his home with family by his side. Ron fought a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Jan. 10, 1947, in Litchfield, Minn., the son of Charles Stanley and Lucille (Radunz) Ahlgren.
Ron graduated from Dassel High School in Minnesota in 1964. He graduated from Manhattan Christian College in 1987 and from Summit Theological Seminary earning his bachelor’s degree in sacred literature in 1989, and he also graduated from Kentucky Christian College in 1989 with his master’s degree.
He was a minister for Christian churches located in Moose Lake, Minn., Baxter, Minn., Circleville, Viroqua, Wisc., Hill City, Worthington, Minn., and currently in Soldier for more than 47 years.
Ron married Barbara Klarstrom on Nov. 4, 1967 in Darwin, Minn.; they celebrated more than 55 years of marriage.
Everyone loved Ron’s sense of humor and his love for people. He loved to play the accordion and sing. He loved spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids, building things in the woodshop, and he loved to preach! He continued preaching even while in the hospital to every nurse, doctor and caregiver that was a part of his day.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of the home; daughter, Lorilee Thomas (Chris) of Whiting; son, Tim Ahlgren (Tanya) of Circleville; a sister, Joanne West (Ron) of Joplin, Mo.; four brothers, Richard Ahlgren (Jeanne), Bob Ahlgren (Connie), Steve Ahlgren (Pam) and Galen Ahlgren (Sue), all of Minnesota; a sister-in-law, Mary Ahlgren of Minnesota; six grandchildren, Corey Thomas (Allison), Austen Thomas (Kaley), Payton Thomas, Tyler Ahlgren, Kyle Ahlgren and Jackson Ahlgren; and three great-grandchildren, Adlee, Cohen and Hayes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stan and Lucille Ahlgren; and a brother, David Ahlgren.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 5 at Soldier Christian Church in Soldier. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date in Minnesota.
Memorials may be given to the Soldier Christian Church Scholarship Fund, or to Peace On Earth Ministries (P.O.E.M.), sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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