of Lamar, AR

September 26, 1960 - May 10, 2023

Paul David Ahrens, 62, of Lamar passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born September 26, 1960 to Arnold J.A. & Bernice Laura (Knopp) Ahrens. Paul served in the National Guard 239th engineering, where he retired after 23 years as First Sargent. Paul received the Purple Heart medal. Paul was known for his sheep shearing and farming for over 50 years. He was a volunteer fire fighter for Lutherville Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, being out in nature, cracking dad jokes, Daisy his Dotson and spending time with family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold J.A. & Bernice Laura (Knopp) Ahrens; one brother, Herman Ahrens; one sister-in-law, Kathy Ahrens; two uncles, Herbert Ahrens and Milton Ahrens both lived around Fredericksburg, Texas.

Paul is survived by his wife of 35 years, Bonnie Ahrens of Lamar, Arkansas; two sons, Shelby (Martha) Ahrens and Corey (Alisha) Ahrens both of Lamar, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Kalea, Delaney, Kaydon and Daxton all of Lamar, Arkansas; one brother, Arnold ''Arnie'' Ahrens; two sisters, Bonnie (Walt) Kirshberger and Ida Ahrens and numerous family and friends.

Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at River Valley Grace Lutheran Church in Lamar, Arkansas with Pastor Tom Bartzsch, officiating.

Cremation is under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
Rogers & Poplar Streets
Clarksville, AR  72830
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com