Albert Ambrose 'Bud' Ahern

Albert "Bud" Ambrose Ahern was born in Madelia, MN, on October 13, 1933, to John and Mary Lillian "Lil" Ahern. Bud grew up in Madelia and was a graduate of Madelia High School in 1951. He married Carole Arlene Elvin on April 7, 1955, in St. James, MN. The couple resided on a farm in rural Madelia where they raised their five children. Bud was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Madelia, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and an active member in the area farming community. He could often be seen driving around the farm section with his dog companion, Jack. Bud loved to read, was a lifelong learner and a hobby gardener. He also had an avid interest in local history and was known for his memory of historical events. Bud particularly enjoyed visiting with his friends and, most of all, his family. He was known to spend hours playing cribbage with both. Bud's door was always open to his children and grandchildren. Holidays, including deer hunting season every fall, were cherished events surrounded by loved ones. He will be eternally remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and friend to many. Bud is survived by his children, Cynthia Hintz of St. Paul, MN, Scot Ahern, Nancy Ahern and her husband Michael Nesburg and Richard Ahern, all of Madelia, Robert (Elizabeth) Ahern of Rochester, MN; grandchildren, Justin, Jonathon, Jeremy (Amy) Ahern, Jessica, Allison Hintz, Sarah, Jamie, Joseph, Charles Ahern; great-grandchildren, Jenica, Mason, Carter, Adeline, Garrett, and Maxwell Ahern; siblings, Marion (Curtis) Hanson of Mankato, MN; Myrtle Warner of Madelia, and sister-in-law, Alberta "Bobbie" Elvin of Worthington, MN. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carole Ahern; parents, John and Lil Ahern, parents-in-law, Charles and Sarah Elvin; siblings, Francis Ahern, John Claire (Mary) Ahern, Lawrence (Beverly) Ahern; brothers-in-law, Harold Warner, Raymond and Walter Elvin; sisters-in-law, Erna and Monica Ahern, Janet and Dagney Elvin, Vida (Melvin) Altemus, Marie (Archie) Bates and Anita (Vincent) McGowan; and son-in-law Mark Hintz. Visitation 1 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monday, March 4, 2019 Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel 303 E. Main St. Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Vigil prayers will conclude the visit at 6:45pm. Visitation 2 9:30 am - 10:30 am Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel 303 E. Main St. Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Service Information 10:30 am Tuesday, March 5, 2019 St. Mary's Catholic Church, Madelia 223 1st St. NE Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Interment Information Calvary Cemetery, Madelia East, Co. Hwy 3 Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Reception A luncheon will take place at St. Mary's school cafeteria immediately following burial.