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Volume 106 Number 44
Benevolence
H E R A L D
★ Humanity
★ Brotherhood
December 12, 2018
ISSN —07458800
SPJST Mourns Loss of District Six Honorary Director Michael K. Ahlstrom SPJST Honorary District Six Director Michael “Mike” Kocian Ahlstrom of Victoria, Texas, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018. He was 73 years of age. Brother Ahlstrom served as District Six Director from 2001 to 2012. He was Supreme Lodge Vice Chairman from 2005 to 2012. He was the founder of the District Six Cemetery Organization. Brother Ahlstrom was a member of the SPJST By-Law Committee from 1992 to 2000 and served as vice chairman from 1992 to 1996 and chairman from 1996 to 2000. He was a member of Lodge 32, Victoria where he served as president for several years. Mike was born January 5, 1945, in El Paso, Texas, to the late Ross C. Ahlstrom, Sr. and Hilda Kocian Ahlstrom. Mike was a graduate of Calhoun High School class of 1963 and received his associate’s degree from
Victoria College. He also attended Texas A&I and University of Houston - Victoria. He retired from DuPont after 36 years of employment and was actively involved in his community and church. Mike loved to give back and served as chairman of the advisory board for The Salvation Army and was an active member of both Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Council and previously First English Lutheran Church. Mike and his wife Kathy were extensive travelers and enjoyed many trips
with friends and family. Some of his favorite trips were Alaska, Europe, and cruises. He enjoyed cooking, entertaining and most of all, his family. His grandchildren affectionately called him “PaPa,” and he loved spending time attending their school and sporting events. On the weekends, you could find Mike at the coast fishing or cheering on the Sandcrab football team, the Houston Oilers, and the Houston Texans. He was preceded in death by his par-
ents; and brother Ross C. Ahlstrom, Jr. Mike is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kathleen “Kathy” Peck Ahlstrom; daughters Shanna Starkey (Joe) of Austin and Sheryl Goodson of Argyle; and grandchildren Caroline, Michael, and Christian Goodson of Argyle. Visitation was held at Rosewood Funeral Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, and the funeral service was at First English Lutheran Church at 10 a.m. Monday, November 19 with Reverend Jim Pearson officiating. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Catapano, Jim Furness, Dr. Bob Horton, Royce Krueger, Jeff Reimann, Randy Schrade, Lou Sekula, and Herb Watts. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Goodson, Christian Goodson, Mark Goodson, and Joe Starkey. Continued on Page 22.
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Lodge Section......................................8 In Memoriam ......................................20 Youth Section.....................................24 Czech Culture ...................................28 Advertisements.............................28-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30
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