Beverly J. Ahrens

Beverly J. Ahrens, 78, of Celina, died Monday, June 11, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.

She was born April 18, 1934, the daughter of the late Charles and Mayoma Cantwil.

Beverly was the granddaughter of Irish immigrants. She graduated from St. Clair Shores High School in 1952 and worked at Atlas Crankshaft Corporation in Fostoria until her retirement in 1985.

Beverly was an avid traveler. As a young, single mother, she spent many of her years traveling across the country with her four young sons, and she continued to travel until her husband died in 2006. She was a woman with a sense of humor and a strong determination that carried her through life. Her tenacity was admired by all who knew her.

Beverly is survived by her four sons, Gene D. (Vickie) Pool of Van Wert, Steve Pool of Fostoria and Danny Pool and Tim Ahrens, both of Celina; her brother, Charles (Ruth) Cantwil of Michigan; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Her husband, Floyd Ahrens, and a son, Michael Pool, also preceded her in death.

Private funeral services were conducted at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.lhdfuneralhome.com.