Robert Ahrens Sr.

February 1, 1949 - January 2, 2021

Robert Clarence "R.C" Ahrens Sr., 71, of Friedheim, Missouri died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born February 1, 1949 in Friedheim, Missouri to August Henry and Emma Elizabeth Long Ahrens. He and Peggy Lois Mungle were married July 19, 1969. He served years during the Vietnam War. He worked at Atlas Plastics in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, then later was a supervisor for manpower at proctor and gamble. He worked on the family farm in Friedheim, Missouri. Survivors include Son, Robert Clarence (Tina) Ahrens Jr. of Perryville, Missouri; Daughter, Anna Elizabeth (finace, Daniel Shackleford) Ahrens of Friedheim, Missouri; Two Sister-in-laws, Lavern Ahrens of Oak Ridge, Missouri, Shelby Ahrens of Friedheim, Missouri; Two Sisters, Ines Hobeck of Jackson and Jen Girard Oak Ridge; Six Grandchildren, Trevor Ahrens, Ryan Ahrens, Lane Gentry, Tyler Meyer, Mike (Mindy) Tallevast, Lauren Tallevast; three great-grandchildren, Diesels Tallevast, Phoenix Tallevast, Baylee Tallevast; . He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, George Henry Ahrens, Paul Ahrens; Sister, Mary Crites. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 pm Thursday, January 14 at Ford and Sons Jackson Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Friday, January 15 at the funeral home with the Rev. Jim Matthews officiating. Burial will be at Old Goshen Cemetery in Oak Ridge, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Judes Childrens Hospital or the family. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford and Sons Funeral Home - Jackson is in charge of arrangements.