John W. Ahlers

August 8, 1958 - January 19, 2022

John William Ahlers, 63, of Indianapolis, passed away January 19, 2022. He was born August 8, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert D. Ahlers and Dorothea Ann Schwert Ahlers. John was a graduate of Chatard High School, Class of 1976 and attended Indiana State University. He worked in retail management for Target, Lowe’s and Meijer. John was also a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road, Fishers. A service will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5884 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis with Father Todd Riere officiating the service. John is survived by his loving wife, Jan A. Bedwell Ahlers; daughter, Jennifer M. Ahlers; siblings, Robert D. Ahlers (Megan), Christopher J. Ahlers, Andrew J. Ahlers (Ellen), and Matthew P. Ahlers (Crissy); sisters-in-law, Joani Fidger (Jack) and Shirley Bedwell; brothers-in-law, John W. Bedwell (Tina) and James Bedwell; and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his sister, Anne Garber in December 2007. Memorial contributions are suggested to The American Cancer Society.