With great sadness, and broken hearts our family wants to announce that Diane Lynn Ahrens, 68, of Bowling Green, Ohio, earned her wings and joined missed loved ones on the evening of January 16, 2026.
She was born December 21, 1958 at St. Charles Hospital in Oregon, Ohio, to Ruth Gladys and George Warren Ahrens, who welcomed her when she passed.
Diane is survived by her four children; Michelle Ahrens (Michael) Hummel, Tammy Lynn Hall, Tony Lee Hall and Christopher Clay (Lindsey) Hall. Also left behind to cherish her memory are her grandchildren; Angelica Marie Hummel, Taylor Nichole Hummel, Tyree Marcus (Bre) Hummel, Emma Ruth-Ann Lynn Hummel, Lucas Hall and Conner Hall. She also had six great grandchildren and one on the way.
Along with her children and grandchildren, Diane is survived by siblings; Mari Lou (John) Beining, JoAnn (Gary) Shroeder, Sharon Ahrens, Kevin (Linda) Ahrens.
Preceding Diane in death were her parents, siblings: Fredrick Sonny (Nancy) Ahrens, George Warren Ahrens, Thomas (Ann) Ahrens and Florence Theresa Ahrens, and grandchildren; Jasmine Moriah Hummel and Cody Michael Hall.
She went to Rossford High School in Rossford, Ohio. She worked as a bartender at Amvet 711 for many years. Then she moved on to Wood County Hospital for five years as an environmental aid, where she had to retire due to her cancer.
Diane was a life time member of Amvets 711 and the Eagles Veteran clubs in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Her hobbies were crocheting, and playing Farmville and bingo on her tablet. She enjoyed cheating at card and would brag about how her mother Ruth did the same. She loved county music. Her favorite artists were George Strait (her dream man), Reba, Kenny Rogers and many others. She was a collector of unicorns and fairies.
Diane was an organ donor. As in living life she helped others and continues saving even after her passing.
Diane’s wishes were to not have any funeral services. There will be a Celebration of Life party further down the road and will be announced at a later date.
Diane’s family ask that any donations be made to helping veterans or cancer research in her name.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home, Bowling Green. www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com.
