United States Military Veteran
Rick Allan Ahlgren passed away suddenly on April 27, 2012. Rick is survived by his 3 children, Ricky Ahlgren of San Diago, CA, Nina Ahlgren and Ethan Ahlgren, both of New Smyrna Beach, FL, his best friend and mother of his children Deborah Bauer Ahlgren of New Smyrna Beach, FL,
his sister Laurie Ahlgren of Monroe, NY, niece Marla Cafarella of Central Valley, NY, mother- in-law Joyce Bauer of New Smyrna Beach, FL, sister-in-law Kris Bauer of Alexandria, VA, Brother-in-law Bill Bauer and nieces and nephews, and longtime companion Mary Hughes of
Panama City, FL.
He was born on October 10,1951 in Brooklyn, NY. Son of Allan and Dorothy Ahlgren, he graduated from Washingtonville High School, in Washingtonville, NY in 1969. He started his graphic design career at The Cornwall Local Newspaper in Cornwall, NY. In 1981, Rick and his
wife Debbie started Bauer Typography in Beacon, NY, during which time he was an active participant in the community working with Howland Cultural Arts Center and the Garden Conservancy. In 1994 he and his family moved to New Smyrna Beach, FL where he pursued his 18 year career as a Freelance Graphic Designer.
Rick was a loving and caring father, brother and friend. He loved taking his family out on boating trips on the river in New Smyrna Beach and spending time with his kids at their home. Rick was an accomplished musician who played guitar and harmonica. He loved performing and singing the songs of Neil Young. Rick will always be a beloved member of the Neil Young Rust List and has played with his dear rusted friends all over the United States. He regularly performed at
coffee houses and open mics throughout the East Volusia area and was an integral part of those families. He was also an avid boater who loved the water and walks on the beach alone or with good friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests for donations to be made to The Bridge School, founded by Neil Young and his wife, 545 Eucalyptus Ave, Hillsborough, CA 94010.
Life Celebration will be from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday, May 2 at Baldwin Brothers Heritage Place 1North Causeway New Smyrna Beach.
I've known him many years and will miss him as a friend and co-worker.
Rick you and your family are in my prayers, God Bless.
He Sleeps with Angels....
Rick, you will always live on in our hearts and memory.
Even if I live on the other side of the Ocean in Germany, I always felt, we were allied through our love for music. And wasn't that fun, jamming along at OPL, IRF the last couple of years in California?
Now he's gone
like a shooting star
Trail of dreams
tragic trail of fire
Now he's gone
like a shooting star
Driveby, Driveby,
Driveby, Driveby.
Miss you, Rick!
Martin
"send a song to a distant star"
I didn't know Rick as well as some others, but we had been in communication over the past three years. (We were both long-time admirers of Neil Young's work.) Rick had been assisting me with some research for a book I'm writing about Neil's childhood. He kindly offered to do some legwork in New Smyrna Beach and sent valuable information (as well as some photos). He expressed that he had enjoyed the experience. I was very appreciative of his kindness and thoughtfulness. (I plan to include his name in the Acknowledgments.) I'll truly miss him and remember him as an open and genuinely good person. RIP, Rick...
Our condolences to Mary and the Ahlgren family.
We will miss you Rick
Robert & Karen
Rick, you are so deeply missed!
my heartfealt condolences go out to your family and loved ones in this difficult time.
Peace brother!