Alfred Bahls

ALFRED BAHLS

Guttenberg

Alfred Elmer Bahls, 85, of Guttenberg, died Friday, July 24, 2015, at Buchanan County Health Center in Independence. He was born on March 31, 1930, in Volga Township in Clayton County, Iowa, to Albert and Bertha (Behens) Bahls.

Alfred received his education from the Guttenberg School System where he graduated with the class of 1948. Days after graduation, Alfred entered the U.S. Navy where he served his country during Korean War and was honorably discharged on May 2, 1952. Five months later, Alfred was united in marriage with Darlene Schroeder on Oct. 14, 1952, at St John's Lutheran Church in Guttenberg. The vows they exchanged later blessed them with three children. Alfred provided barber services for many, many people in the Guttenberg area for over 52 years.

Alfred was a member of the Guttenberg Fire Department, St. John's Lutheran Church where he served on the church council, and was a lifetime member of the American Legion. Alfred also enjoyed spending time fishing, visiting with his clients and spending time with his family.

Those left to cherish Alfred's memory are his three children, Steve (Sue) Bahls, Darla (Dan) Brodigan and Rhonda (Duane) Jasper; eight grandchildren, Aaron (Mary) Bahls, Slade (Christina) Bahls, Katherine Jasper, Elizabeth Jasper, Jessica Jasper, Brian Jasper, Patrick Brodigan and Kate Brodigan; and three great-grandchildren, Eva, Claire and Ethan Bahls.

Alfred was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sisters, Laura Glawe and Marie Putzier; and three brothers, Alvin, Eldo and Mike Bahls.

Arrangements are being handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, 207 S. First St., Guttenberg, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday and one hour before the service Tuesday at the church. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, at St. John's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Shane Anderson officiating. Interment will be at Guttenberg City Cemetery.