Donald Edward Ahrens, most people called him “Duck”, transitioned back home to the spirit world Nov. 18, 2024, at his home in Sauk Centre.
A Celebration of Life will be at a later date.
Don was born Sept. 6, 1957, in Sauk Centre to Ferdinand and Dorothy (Botz) Ahrens. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre. After high school, Don worked in construction for several years, installing water and sewer pipes. After that, Don helped his parents on the farm, which he eventually took over operations and inherited. Don was also the local fire warden for a number of years.
Don had many interests which included hunting, riding ATV, snowmobiling and many other things. If Don’s friend or neighbor needed anything repaired, they brought them to him. He was Mr. Fix It.
Don was a very spiritual person. He was an avid reader of the Bible and his faith was very important to him. Don had a very kind, beautiful soul. Honesty and how you treat others meant a lot to him. His friends and family will truly miss him.
Survivors include his siblings, Mary, Tim, Tony (Wanda), Joe, Julie (Brian), Mark (Angel) and Jeff; and many nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Kent and Tom.
A special thank you to CentraCare Hospice for the care they provided.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
