Ohlen, William Paul

William Paul Ohlen, 71, of Blairstown, died Aug. 22, 2012, on his farm west of Blairstown surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Grace Lutheran Church in Blairstown, with the Rev. David Rempfer officiating. Interment will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, south of Blairstown. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday also at the church.

William is survived by his wife, Marsha of Blairstown; his children, Todd Ohlen of Atlanta, Ga., and his daughter, Megan of Chicago; Kimberly Ohlen of Cedar Rapids; and Julie (Paul) Lynn and their children, Colton, Mackenzie, Hunter and Dalton, all of Victor; his stepchildren, Chad (Sherry) Mattison and their children, Baylea (Grant) Hinrichs and Ryann, all of Marengo, and Melissa (Jeff) Miller and their daughter, Abbie, all of Cedar Rapids; his sister, Bette Lee of Norway; and a special cousin, Robert (Jean) Ohlen of Blairstown.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Donna (Kading); and his sister, Bonnie Stallman.

A memorial fund has been established.

Phillips Funeral Home in Blairstown is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be left at www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.

Published Aug. 24, 2012 in The Gazette