Rick Ahr

Rick Thomas Ahr, 56, of Carmel, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family. A thoughtful son, loyal brother, devoted husband, and loving father, Rick was born January 18, 1958, in Ft. Wayne, IN. He worked as an electronic pre-press technician, most recently with Multi-Packaging Solutions in Indianapolis. Rick had a love of sports including baseball, hockey, golf, and football. He played the drums in a band and enjoyed a wide variety of music genres. He fought a hard, courageous battle with kidney cancer and never once lost sight of his undying faith. Rick is survived by his wife Janet F. Ahr of Carmel; Daughter Dr. Katherine M. (husband, Matt) Jones of Noblesville, and son Parker T. Ahr of Westfield; father Thomas L. Ahr of Ft. Wayne; sister Stephanie L. (husband, Mark) Linehan of Ft. Wayne; 10 nieces and nephews; and 12 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Eleanora Ahr. Friends and family are invited to gather from 10:00 am to noon and from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, June 13 at Flanner and Buchanan-Carmel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 14 at Christ United Methodist Church in Westfield with a viewing one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 318 N. Union St., Westfield, IN 46074. To sign the online guest register, please visit flannerbuchanan.com.