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.
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18 Condolence(s)
Marilu Walla
Friday, July 14, 2023
I just found out about Paul's passing and want to extend my sincere sympathies to his entire family.
Paul sheared my sheep since 2001. Of course, there was one year, 2004, when he had been injured while serving our country, that he was unable to do it. He was always kind to me and to my family, as well as to my, sometimes belligerent, sheep.
He will be missed.
Marilu Walla
Friday, July 14, 2023
I just found out about Paul's passing and want to extend my sincere sympathies to his entire family.
Paul sheared my sheep since 2001. Of course, there was one year, 2004, when he had been injured while serving our country, that he was unable to do it. He was always kind to me and to my family, as well as to my, sometimes belligerent, sheep.
He will be missed.
LuElla Fitzgerald
Monday, June 5, 2023
I am so sad to hear about Paul. Please accept my deepest condolences on behalf of all the handspinners of wool and alpaca in the Northwest Arkansas area. So many people have benefitted from his careful and skillful shearing practices. Paul was always punctual, cordial, and accommodating, no matter the situation that arose. He always showed kindness to the the animals he worked with, and the owners, in turn, loved him and looked forward to seeing him each year. We will all miss him greatly.
Aaron
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
My condolences to the entire Ahrens family. I worked at the Shiloh Museum and have many fond memories of Paul shearing sheep for our annual Sheep to Shawl programs. I am still in awe of his abilities to control a sheep while shearing it and still be able walk the students through exactly what he was doing. I enjoyed seeing him each year and our conversations. He will be missed.
Carolyn Reno
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Paul's generosity for working at Shiloh Museum's annual Sheep-to-Shawl for 35 years will not be forgotten. Year after year he taught hundreds of school children about sheep and wool and its relation to clothing. Children loved it when they got their own piece of wool. Nice guy, great guy. Rest in peace Paul.
Dennis and Marilyn Milea
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Paul was a great guy. He was our shearer since 2005. He will surely be missed.
Linda Pye
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Condolences go to the Ahrens family! Paul will be missed by all who knew him.
Kevin Hickman
Monday, May 15, 2023
I shore sheep with Paul over 20 years every winter in New Mexico. He was a Top Hand. A very hard worker that had the respect of all the ranchers. He will be greatly missed. My sincerest condolences to his family. Fly high Paul.
Alex Moser
Monday, May 15, 2023
Sympathies to the Ahrens family!! I always really enjoyed my time with Paul when we were shearing in New Mexico
Leann Brimmer
Monday, May 15, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I had the pleasure of working with Paul for 10 years with Hickman Shearing. Truly a great guy who loved life and his family very much. He will be missed by many.
Robert Schweitzer
Monday, May 15, 2023
May peace and comfort come to you and your family in this most sad and difficult time. Love you.
John Justice and Dee Hadorn
Monday, May 15, 2023
Paul was a great person of character who sheared our animals since the early 1990s. We will miss him greatly.
Many blessings to Bonnie and sons for their loss. We will be praying for you.
Liz smith
Monday, May 15, 2023
Jeff Callahan and sister liz smith, RIP God be with your family. We went to Lamar school together.
Steven Campbell
Monday, May 15, 2023
Good guy, will be missed greatly. Peace and strength to you all.
Barry and Trish Rice
Sunday, May 14, 2023
We are saddened to learn of your and your family's loss!
Mitchell crotts
Sunday, May 14, 2023
I've known Paul since elementary school at lamar. Always a good friend. Prayers for the family.
Sandi Johnson west
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Jill Searcy
Sunday, May 14, 2023
I deeply sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family. ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»âœï¸