Eugene J. Ehlen, 93, of Lyons, passed away Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at his residence. He was born Feb. 15, 1928, to Albert and Laura (nee Dederich) Ehlen at his home in Brighton. His early life was spent in Brighton where he attended St. Francis Xavier Grade School.
In 1951, Eugene joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served his country during the Korean War. On Feb. 11, 1956, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church he was united in marriage to Dorothea M. Meyers. Following their marriage, they resided in Lyons where he owned and operated the family farm.
Eugene was member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Lyons, and a member of the American Legion Post 327 in Lyons.
Eugene is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothea; his children, Ronald (Sue) Ehlen, David (Chris) Ehlen, Mary Ann Paulson, Lawrence (Michelle) Ehlen, William (Patricia) Ehlen, Anthony (Donna) Ehlen, John (Jennifer) Ehlen and Albert (Cindy) Ehlen; grandchildren, Eugene (Alissa), Dora, Emma, Jake (Becky), Elyse, Laura (Zak), Jimmy (Khris), Julie, Jennifer (Jason), Jill, Tricia (Cameron), Kasey (Matt), Larry Jr, Jessi (Zac), Liz (Mike), Breanna (fiancé Zack) , Chad, Willie (Ellie), Noah (Danni), Derick (Niki), Nathan (Trista), Jena, Tyler (Karin), Ryan , Erika (Zach), Matt (Britte), Brett (Courtney), Brittany (fiancé Austin), Owen and Max; and great-grandchildren, Ava, Colin, Haley, Eva, Emma, Sydney, Ryleigh, Ellie, Millie, Sullivan, Ryker, Garret, Issabella, Reid, Lily, Emersyn, Charli, Cooper, Violette. and Brixley. He is further survived by his sister Mary Lou Willkomm, sister-in-law Kathy Ehlen, and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter Beth Ann Ehlen; and siblings Evelyn (Ed) Kipp, Fritz (Ollie), Ray (Della), Richard, and Jim (Sue).
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lyons. Burial will follow at St. Charles Cemetery in Burlington. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. until noon at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home.
Well-wishers may visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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