James Paul Ahlquist

James Paul Ahlquist of Arcadia, Missouri passed away suddenly, at home on June 20, 2022 in Arcadia Missouri at the age of 65 years. He was born April 23, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Clyde Cramer and Marian Matilda (Krusz) Ahlquist. Jim's youth was spent in St. Louis. He played many sports but was particularly skilled at soccer. Despite being awarded an athletic scholarship from a Division One college, Jim chose to begin a career in business as soon as he graduated from Webster Groves High School. On October 27, 1978, Jim was united in marriage to Denise Lynn McClune, the love of his life, who survives. Jim and Denise had two sons: Franklin Ahlquist of Denver, Colorado, and Matthew Ahlquist (Tiffany) of Kansas City Missouri. Jim leaves behind two precious grandchildren whom he adored, Matt and Tiffany's sons Brody Ahlquist and Bryson Ahlquist. In addition, Matt has helped raise Tiffany's two daughters from a previous relationship, Destiny Leonard, and Erin Leonard. Also left to...