Herman John Ahlers Jr.

A graduate of Saint Stanislaus, he was a rebel from day one. However, it was all with the goal to have a good time and live life to the fullest.

He was spontaneous, romantic and always the life of the party. He served his country with honor in the U.S. Army. He taught dance at Fred Astaire's and loved to take non-dancers and move double time across the floor, teaching them how to shake a rug and boogie. He lived for Saturday nights when he could twirl his wife around the dance floor. Herman was also a dog trainer who taught his Rottweiler, Max I, over 100 commands and Max II how to pull him in a dog cart around the neighborhood. This was one of his favorite times to call his daughter and friends.

Herman was a family man that always put family first, even when it was hard on himself. Even though he was a kid himself, he always made sure to look out for his brothers growing up. He taught his brothers how to drive and fight and always had time for their personal and business problems throughout the years. He always taught us to put goals in our lives and strive to reach them. Herman loved to travel and thought that cruises were the only way to go: he enjoyed scuba diving, riding horses, and always dancing. He loved to teach, whether it was teaching his future wife to dance, his daughters how to use throwing stars and follow their dreams, or the grandchildren, nieces, and nephews to play slaphands. He had a huge bucket list, but it all boiled down to one thing: the freedom to live life on his own terms.

After his passing, the family found these words he had written: " I don't want people crying over me. I lived my life the way I wanted." And, He did.

He is survived by the love of his life, Erma Jean Henry; his loving daughters, Gina Marie Gallo of Mandeville and Katherine Cherie Scolpel of Texas; his step-daughters, Alisha Redmon of Florida and Stephanie McGehee (Johnnie) of Texas; his sisters, Rebecca Couvillon (Hanson) of Alabama, Cheryl Howat (Carl), Karen Imbornone and his brothers, Roger Hackler and Darrell Imbornone Jr. (Loretta) of Louisiana; grandchildren Savannah, Shelby, Jerry, Topher, Little John (Bubba), Cheyanne, Dakota, Maddie, Harley, Abbey, and Sheba; great grandchildren Ellie, Hadlee Mae, Axton; and his favorite dog, Max II. He was also greatly beloved by many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman John Sr. and Patricia Ahlers; his sister, Carol Geissler; his brothers, Darrell Imbornone Sr. and Dominick Imbornone Jr.; his son-in-law, Stacey Redmon, and his pride and joy, Max I.

A visitation will be held from 4-8pm on Tuesday August 4, 2020 at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove, TX. Funeral Services will be 11am on Wednesday August 5, 2020 at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home followed by the committal service at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery where the U.S. Army military honors will be rendered.