Alfred Fahlen

Alfred G. Fahlen, Jr., age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 6, 2018.

He was born in Erie on August 8, 1955, the son of the late Alfred G. and Muriel Steinhoff Fahlen, Sr.

Al graduated from Northwestern High School in 1973.  While there, he attended Vo Tech and received certification in industrial electricity. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force.   Al worked as a press operator at General Electric for many years and worked on the family farm.

He had been a member of Shadeland Church in Springboro.  In addition to his love of farming, he was a motorcycle and antique muscle car enthusiast.  Al enjoyed hunting, fishing, guitars, but most of all, he loved being with people – especially his family.

Al is survived by his wife of 43 years, Louise Wettekin Fahlen and his son, Alfred G. Fahlen III and his wife Lynn of Saegertown; his sister, Kathleen Stevens Long and her husband Bob of Warren, PA and a dear aunt, Anna Keiper of State College.  He is further survived by Louise’s family, her sister, Laurie Wettekin; her brothers, Richard Wettekin and his wife, Gayle and Roger Wettekin and his wife Tammy, all of Erie; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East on Monday from 4-7pm and are invited to attend a funeral service there on Tuesday at 11 am.

Burial will be at Hope Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Condolences can be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhomes.com