Goodbye Martin

November 14, 2010 3:45 am. Marty Ahrnes passed away.

Marty Ahrnes and I worked together for the last 25 years, We worked in different areas, we also at times worked for the same supervisors/leaders sometimes in different areas some times next to each other. During the last few years we sat angular across from one another able to look an each others ugly mug if so desired. Trust me the view was better from my direction. I would occasionally ask drawing advice from him and he would call me over for some advice on machining parts. Over time we had gotten to know one another and formed a working friendship. This grew due our common interests house construction. I with my wife Marcia took on the task of adding on an addition to our house and Marty and Krys were renovating their house in Vernon Hills, We did spend some time bouncing our ideas and plans off one another, Talk about our kids, houses, vacation trips we had been on. We played softball together for one or two seasons, possibly one of the worst teams ever although we still had fun. Marty had a pretty healthy laugh and I enjoyed bringing it out. His smile could light up a room. Encouraging me to be funny is probably not a good thing. I know Marty had some tough times in his life but a lot of that disappeared when Krys stepped in. Doug and I were talking and he told me Marty always wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail. Well we were discussing that we could hike some of it for Marty this summer. I know it would be a rouged trip and I need to prepare. There are some wild animals out there and thought what we would need for protection. I suggested a pistol. Doug said that he would only have to outrun me and not the bear. A pistol would only piss a bear off not kill it. The pistol really isn't for the bear but to shoot Doug in the leg so I could out run him. See, I could hear Marty laughing at that one right now. I could only imagine Marty's surprise as his father was there to greet him in Heaven Marty never knew his father recently also passed away. I will miss you Marty Ahrnes. Jesus said in my Fathers house are many mansions I go to prepare a place for you. Marty in your case Jesus has left your house incomplete knowing you would like to finish it. I look forward to one day having you show me around. P,S, Look up my dad he would be happy to give you a hand..