Roy John Ahrens Sr., age 87 of Kearney Township, formerly of Macomb County, passed away Saturday evening at his home.
He was born July 24, 1928 to Arthur and Elsie (Thoel) Ahrens in Clinton Township, Michigan. On January 12, 1950 Roy married Dolly "Jackie" Gave.
Mr. Ahrens was a carpenter at Industrial Construction Company, Detroit, then served three tours of duty in the United States Army, one during the Korean War. After the service he went to work at the Macomb County Road Commission, and retired on December 31, 1990 after 21 years of employment at the Chrysler Corporation. Roy was a member of the V.F.W., F.O.E. and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed playing cards, cutting wood and playing "old time" country music. He was a musician by the age of 13, sparred with Joe Louis, and played professional baseball with the Cleveland Browns.
Surviving are his children, Christopher R. (Julie) Ahrens, Donald H. (Jeanne) Ahrens and David A. Ahrens; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, and siblings, Alvin Ahrens and Evelyn Underwood. Roy was predeceased by his wife, Dolly "Jackie"; children, John A. Ahrens Sr., Roy J. Ahrens Jr., and Sharon D. Francisco; grandchildren,Matthew Ahrens, John A. Ahrens Jr. and Johnathon J. Ahrens, and siblings, Harry Ahrens, Norma Sawyer, Allen Ahrens and Gladys Burrell.
Visiting hours are 2 - 9 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.
Additional visiting (with a eulogy) will be from 9 - 11 a.m., Friday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at Clinton Grove Memorial Park, Clinton Township.
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