Edgar Williams Ehlers

Edgar Ehlers, age 82, of Storm Lake, Iowa was called to his heavenly home on September 12, 2013. Edgar was born in Storm Lake on May 28, 1931 to Paul and Amanda (Ripke) Ehlers. He was baptized and later confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Grant Township. Edgar attended grade school at the Zion Lutheran School and later graduated from Albert City High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy in1951 and served through 1955. Edgar was very proud of his service on board the battleship USS Iowa where he worked in Damage Control as a carpenter during the Korean War. On January 19, 1958 Edgar was united in marriage to Marcella Nehring at Zion Lutheran Church. Their marriage was blessed with five children: Brent (Carol) Ehlers of Storm Lake, Roxann (Ron) Buenger of Aurelia, Wendy (Paul) Brisbois of Des Moines, Kendra (Richard) Gordon of Des Moines and Troy (Lisa) Ehlers of Ames. After returning from his time in the Navy, Edgar was a crop and livestock farmer on the family century farm until his retirement. Edgar was a life-long member of Zion Lutheran Church where he served in many capacities including serving on the board of Christian education, as a trustee and as an elder. When time allowed, Edgar enjoyed working in his wood shop creating many special wood pieces for his children and grandchildren. Edgar enjoyed playing golf with family and friends including two-ball tournaments he played in with Marcella and later joining the men's senior league. He was blessed with making a hole in one on September 11, 2001. Edgar was an avid collector of logo golf balls and displayed them in cases he built. In addition to his children and their spouses, Edgar is survived by six grandchildren who were his pride and joy: Austin and Anna Marie Ehlers, Olivia and Elam Brisbois, and Claire and Chase Gordon. He is also survived by his brother Dwayne (Phyllis) Ehlers of Alta and his brother-in-law, Nate McKenna of Storm Lake along with a number of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Edgar was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella, in 2010, his parents, his sister Eldora Zadow, his two brothers Gordon and Orville, parents-in-law Henry and Hulda Nehring, several brothers- and sisters-in-laws and two nephews. May he rest in peace.

Edgar Williams Ehlers

May 28, 1931 - September 12, 2013