Gene W. Ahrens, 84, of Davenport, IA passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Bickford Cottage in Davenport, IA. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p. on Thursday, April 21, at the Runge Mortuary, 838 East Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. Visitation will be from 1:00pm to 2:00pm prior to the service. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by Davenport American Legion, Post 26. Memorials can be made to Hand in Hand, Bettendorf, IA. Online condolences can be made at www.rungemortuary.com. Gene was born April 25, 1932 to Walter and Hazel Ahrens in Dixon, IA. After growing up on a farm, Gene joined the U.S. Navy and served from 1956 to 1960 during the Korean conflict and received several honorary medals. Gene met his loving wife, Gloria and enjoyed 31 wonderful years together. Gene worked as a machinist at Ralston Purina in Davenport and retired after 42 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, square dancing, playing the accordion and playing cards with family and friends. Gene was a member of the American Legion, Post 26 and Pheasants Forever. He is survived by children: Ruth Ahrens (Manuel Azares), Lisa (Alex) Sanchez, Nikki (Derek) DeHay, John Ahrens, Terri (Michael) Morrissey, Andrea (Odis) DeLoach and Melinda (Kasey) Kelchner; stepchildren: James (Mary) Ames, Brenda (Daniel) Hull and Steven (Tammi) Ames; Grandchildren: Eric Bennett, Ryan (Victoria) Bennett, Matthew Rhodes, Cameron Rhodes, Jenna Rhodes, Alissa Rhodes, Sara Ahrens, Sam Ames, Natalie Ames, Jacob Hull and Emily (Josh) Brooks; great grandchildren: Braylon Bennett.
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