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Walter Ahlemeyer

Brighton |

Walter S Ahlemeyer passed away at 1:41 am on Tuesday May 19, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton.  He was born on March 8, 1927 in Leslie, MO. Son of the late Walter L & Olga (Froelker) Ahlemeyer. Walter was married to Marie Ann (Greife) Ahlemeyer on May 29, 1954 at Leslie United Methodist Church in Leslie, MO. Marie preceded Walter in death on April 28, 2014. In 1945 Walter volunteered for the United States Navy and served in

WWII and was discharged late 1946. In 1951-53 Walter was called back to the United States Navy and again served aboard ship during the Korean War. Walter’s main occupation for 39 years was a school Principal and Teacher and served as principal in Bethalto. Walter is survived by 2 sons: Dean L Ahlemeyer and wife Sue of Godfrey and Davis E Ahlemeyer and wife Holly of Brighton. Also survived by Grandchildren: Ryan Theen and his fiancé Jama Fabry of Collinsville and Ashlyn Madison, Olivia Ahlemeyer and Benjamin Ahlemeyer of Brighton.  Also surviving are 1 sister Thelma & Pete Fogerson of Huston, TX and 2 Brothers; Milfred & Marilyn Ahlemeyer of Bakersfield, CA and Louis K & Nadine Ahlemeyer of Sedalia, MO.

Walter was a community involved individual, if an organization indicated they needed a volunteer, Walter would help. Walter was elected to 4 – six year terms at Lewis & Clark Community College as Trustee and Five terms as Mayor of Brighton. He also helped a number of children obtain services from the Shriners Hospital in St Louis, MO. Also a member of Phi Delta Kappa, Brighton American Legion Post $476, VFW Post #1308, United Methodist Church Board, I.O.O.F, Madison County Retired Teachers Association and the Illinois Retired Teachers Association. He received an award from the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, served as President of the BEA Credit Union, 20 years with the Selective Service Board and Chairman and Charter Member of the Brighton Heritage Museum. After retirement in Education, Walter established Lewis & Clark Insurance Agency, Inc. and enjoyed working at the agency every day. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with Masonic Services at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Targhetta & Wooldridge F H in Brighton. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 22, 2015 at Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton . Burial will be at the Brighton Cemetery with full Military Honors by Alton VFW Post 1308.

Memorials may be made to the St Paul United Methodist Church in Brighton


Obit Provided By:
Anderson Family Funeral Home

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