William D. Ahrens, 87, of Lincoln, died August 7th, 2018. Born in Minden, NE, to William and Evelyn Ahrens. He graduated from Minden High School and attended Kearney State Teachers College. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1954. He married Dorothy J Barkhage in 1958. He received his D.D.S. degree and his M.S. in periodontics from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry.
William served the College of Dentistry as an instructor and associate professor. He was assistant dean of clinics and director of patient services. He was a member of the central regional dental testing service and the Nebraska board of dental examiners. He also served as dental consultant for Ameritas; retiring in December 2007. William was a member of the American Dental Association, Nebraska Dental Association, Lincoln District Dental Society, the Academy of Periodontology and a faculty member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy; sons Blane (Amy) Ahrens and Brian Ahrens; four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son Bradley.
Memorials to College of Dentistry, Periodontal Development fund, or to the charity of donor's choice.
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