Virginia E. Ahrens

Our mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Virginia E. (Assells) Ahrens, 104 of Wausau passed away on January 7, 2023.  Her long remarkable life began in Wausau, she was the first born of four children, born on August 21, 1918 to William and Anna (Behrendt) Assells.

When mom’s father died, she had to quit school before she graduated to help her mother and siblings.  She didn’t complain and was more than happy to help out.  In 1937 she became Winter Frolic Queen which was held up on Rib Mountain.  She had many great memories during her time as Winter Frolic Queen.

Mom married Edwin P. Ahrens Sr. in Dubuque, Iowa on March 29, 1941.  They set out on an exciting life together that lasted 74 years.

In February 1942 dad joined the Army and in September of 1943 mom decided to join also.  Dad went off to Germany and mom remained in the States.  They both left the Army with an Honorable Discharge in October of 1945.  She has been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary since 1971.

For many years, mom worked as a bookkeeper for The United Shop, Lad and Lassie, Town and Country and West Park Fashions, where she had made some wonderful friends.  She loved to cross-country ski, but her true love was golf.  Her and dad were in many leagues and tournaments where trophies were won.  Golfing trips to South Carolina, Mississippi and Florida were taken in late winter with relatives and friends.  Mom and dad also had a great time golfing in Jamaica.  Dad finally has his golfing partner back.

Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Betty Ahrens; daughter, Kathy (Ed) Hagenbucher, Son, Edwin Jr. (friend Sue Austin); grandchildren, Sandra (Larry) Buchberger, Sara (Paul) Jaglinski, Shawn (Stacy) Hagenbucher, Tim Hagenbucher; great-grandchildren, Jordyn Jaglinski, Peyton and Lucas Hagenbucher.

Besides her beloved parents and husband, Edwin, she was preceded in death by a son Kenneth and siblings, James, Stuart and Patricia.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2023, at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth St., Wausau.  Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the Sixth Street funeral home.

We would like to thank Wellington Place at Rib Mountain for the many years of care given to Mom and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services for their kind and compassionate care.

A special thank you to Bernadette Stremikis NP for her kindness and friendship to mom.

I am home in Heaven, dear ones.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com