Ronald Duane Ahern

Ronald Duane Ahern passed away August 12, 2017 at his home in rural Chatfield.

Ronald was born June 19, 1931 in St. Charles to Cyril and Thea (Narveson) Ahern.   He married Theresa Waller at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 1951.

Ron was veteran of the Korean War and worked most of his adult life as a cement mason with local 472.  Ron was also a farmer and an avid horseman who won many awards with his show quality quarterhorses.

He loved hosting parties, happy hours, dancing with his beautiful wife Theresa, snowmobiling,and 4-wheeling.  He was the leader of a great many of these adventures and everyone knew they could count on him to lead the way.

Ron enjoyed discovering new trails with his daughter Lori and making new paths of his own for his family and friends to share.  He had a special love for his little cabin in the woods overlooking the Root River.  The cabin was the gathering place for all family and friends to enjoy and take in the beauty of nature.

Ron was a consummate family man who will be missed and loved by all.

Ron is lovingly remembered by his wife Theresa; children: Dave Ahern of Chatfield, Lori Stevens of Chatfield, Tim (Tracy) Ahern of North Freedom, WI; siblings: Shirley Hrstka of Chatfield, Janet Leary of Rochester, Joyce (Conrad) Thompson of Rochester, Dale (Judy) Ahern of Spring Valley; grandchildren: Derek (Amber) Stevens, Ryan Stevens, Austin and Sydney Ahern, Miles and Riley Ahern; Zachary, Kylie, and Bethani Delmore; great-grandchildren: Kennedy & Quinn Stevens.

Ron is preceded in death by his son Michael Ahern and his parents.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 17th at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and continue one hour before Mass on Thursday.  Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements.  To share a condolence with the family please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.