Obituary of Alfred Ehler

Alfred Ehler a resident of Fishkill and formerly of Wappingers Falls, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 23, 2022. He was 89.

Son of the late Fritz and Cecilia Dzur Ehler, he was born September 5, 1932 in New York City. He married June T. Smith on December 2, 1950. She preceded him in death in 1989.

Prior to his retirement, he worked as an installer with AT&T for forty years. He enjoyed traveling.

Survivors include his children, Kathleen F. Clements and her husband, Glen of Ballston Lake, Carolyn M. Cade-Ehler of Eastchester, Kevin M. Ehler of Beacon, Mark F. Ehler and his wife, Francine of Fishkill and Kim F. Ehler of Millbrook; his grandchildren, Jamie Clements, Renee Clements, Melisa Cade and Christopher Cade; as well as his great-grandchildren, Scarlet and Taylor Cade.

In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his son, Sean F. Ehler in 2011.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at St. Mary’s Church, 11 Clinton Street in Wappingers Falls. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Wappingers Falls.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607.

Arrangements are under the direction of Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street in Wappingers Falls. To send the family a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.