GOSHEN, IN — Clifford John Ahonen, 86, of Goshen, left us to be in heaven with Jesus on Friday, July 31, 2020. He passed away at Goshen General Hospital. Clifford was born on March 1, 1934, in Ironwood, Michigan. He was the son of the late Telefield and Helen (Kuula) Ahonen.
He grew up in Hurley, Wisconsin, before moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from West Milwaukee High School, the Mustangs, Class of '52 and was voted "jack of all trades." He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin in '59. He earned his master's degree from Roosevelt University in business administration in 1963. He earned his doctorate in marketing from California Western University in 1981. Cliff truly valued education. His first teaching experience was in 1955 and 1956 teaching "surface-to-air missile warhead, hydraulic and propulsion systems" while in the Army. He also played tennis for the Army. Cliff taught marketing and business classes at numerous colleges.
Cliff loved his Midwest Marketing Research company. Most of his career involved marketing. He was very active in the American Marketing Association, as well as in the Goshen Kiwanis. He also volunteered in different capacities for the Boy Scouts of America, Goshen Swim Club and the Elkhart Chamber of Commerce. He had his real estate license and liked selling camping lots for Yogi Bear's Jellystone Parks. He was very proud of being a Kentucky Colonel. He was also a longtime active parishioner at St. John's Catholic Church in Goshen.
He is preceded in death by his wife (Patricia (Doyle) Ahonen). He leaves his memories to be cherished by his four children, Helen (Paul) Rose, Allan (Sue) Ahonen, Mark (Brenda) Ahonen and Mike (Cindy) Ahonen, and loving sister, Doris (Richard) Currie, 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Due to the current situation, a private family graveside service will be held. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements
He grew up in Hurley, Wisconsin, before moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from West Milwaukee High School, the Mustangs, Class of '52 and was voted "jack of all trades." He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin in '59. He earned his master's degree from Roosevelt University in business administration in 1963. He earned his doctorate in marketing from California Western University in 1981. Cliff truly valued education. His first teaching experience was in 1955 and 1956 teaching "surface-to-air missile warhead, hydraulic and propulsion systems" while in the Army. He also played tennis for the Army. Cliff taught marketing and business classes at numerous colleges.
Cliff loved his Midwest Marketing Research company. Most of his career involved marketing. He was very active in the American Marketing Association, as well as in the Goshen Kiwanis. He also volunteered in different capacities for the Boy Scouts of America, Goshen Swim Club and the Elkhart Chamber of Commerce. He had his real estate license and liked selling camping lots for Yogi Bear's Jellystone Parks. He was very proud of being a Kentucky Colonel. He was also a longtime active parishioner at St. John's Catholic Church in Goshen.
He is preceded in death by his wife (Patricia (Doyle) Ahonen). He leaves his memories to be cherished by his four children, Helen (Paul) Rose, Allan (Sue) Ahonen, Mark (Brenda) Ahonen and Mike (Cindy) Ahonen, and loving sister, Doris (Richard) Currie, 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Due to the current situation, a private family graveside service will be held. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements
GOSHEN, IN — Clifford John Ahonen, 86, of Goshen, left us to be in heaven with Jesus on Friday, July 31, 2020. He passed away at Goshen General Hospital. Clifford was born on March 1, 1934, in Ironwood, Michigan. He was the son of the late Telefield and Helen (Kuula) Ahonen.
He grew up in Hurley, Wisconsin, before moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from West Milwaukee High School, the Mustangs, Class of '52 and was voted "jack of all trades." He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin in '59. He earned his master's degree from Roosevelt University in business administration in 1963. He earned his doctorate in marketing from California Western University in 1981. Cliff truly valued education. His first teaching experience was in 1955 and 1956 teaching "surface-to-air missile warhead, hydraulic and propulsion systems" while in the Army. He also played tennis for the Army. Cliff taught marketing and business classes at numerous colleges.
Cliff loved his Midwest Marketing Research company. Most of his career involved marketing. He was very active in the American Marketing Association, as well as in the Goshen Kiwanis. He also volunteered in different capacities for the Boy Scouts of America, Goshen Swim Club and the Elkhart Chamber of Commerce. He had his real estate license and liked selling camping lots for Yogi Bear's Jellystone Parks. He was very proud of being a Kentucky Colonel. He was also a longtime active parishioner at St. John's Catholic Church in Goshen.
He is preceded in death by his wife (Patricia (Doyle) Ahonen). He leaves his memories to be cherished by his four children, Helen (Paul) Rose, Allan (Sue) Ahonen, Mark (Brenda) Ahonen and Mike (Cindy) Ahonen, and loving sister, Doris (Richard) Currie, 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Due to the current situation, a private family graveside service will be held. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements
He grew up in Hurley, Wisconsin, before moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from West Milwaukee High School, the Mustangs, Class of '52 and was voted "jack of all trades." He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin in '59. He earned his master's degree from Roosevelt University in business administration in 1963. He earned his doctorate in marketing from California Western University in 1981. Cliff truly valued education. His first teaching experience was in 1955 and 1956 teaching "surface-to-air missile warhead, hydraulic and propulsion systems" while in the Army. He also played tennis for the Army. Cliff taught marketing and business classes at numerous colleges.
Cliff loved his Midwest Marketing Research company. Most of his career involved marketing. He was very active in the American Marketing Association, as well as in the Goshen Kiwanis. He also volunteered in different capacities for the Boy Scouts of America, Goshen Swim Club and the Elkhart Chamber of Commerce. He had his real estate license and liked selling camping lots for Yogi Bear's Jellystone Parks. He was very proud of being a Kentucky Colonel. He was also a longtime active parishioner at St. John's Catholic Church in Goshen.
He is preceded in death by his wife (Patricia (Doyle) Ahonen). He leaves his memories to be cherished by his four children, Helen (Paul) Rose, Allan (Sue) Ahonen, Mark (Brenda) Ahonen and Mike (Cindy) Ahonen, and loving sister, Doris (Richard) Currie, 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Due to the current situation, a private family graveside service will be held. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements
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