Kent Archie Jahns

Kent Archie Jahns, age 74 of Markesan, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Prairie Place in Ripon.

Kent was born on July 28, 1949, son of Roland and Gladys (McDougal) Jahns. He was united in marriage to Carla Abraham on August 5, 1977, in Marquette, WI. Kent enjoyed the simple things in life, long walks in the woods with his favorite beagles and looking for arrowheads in the fields after the first plow. He loved going hunting and spending time with family and friends. Kent enjoyed going to Sandy’s Diner for a good meal and conversation. He was an avid sports fan of the WI teams. Kent enjoyed driving for Schulz Trucking throughout the years.  He was a member of St. Paul’s Ev.  Lutheran Church in Manchester.

Kent is survived by his loving wife Carla Jahns; five children, Carrie (Jason) Nitz of Ripon, Carl Eichstedt of Berlin, Glenn Jahns of Madison, Sandy (Monte) Whitney of Markesan and Kent (Heather) Jahns of Markesan; seven grandchildren, Jasmine, Rorie, Katlyn, Samantha, Hannah, Grady and Lainy; four great grandchildren, Bentley, Raegan, Camden and Mariana; four siblings, Diane (Larry) Dahl, Roland Jahns, Sheryl Spencer and Valerie Jahns; further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a great grandson, Luke; parents and his brother-in-law, Jack Spencer.

A visitation for Kent will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Markesan Community Funeral Home 868 North Margaret Street, Markesan. A memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Michael Plagenz officiating.