William Edwin "Bill" Ahlstrom Jr.

William Edwin "Bill" Ahlstrom, Jr., age 72, passed away on June 21, 2023. He was born on August 24, 1950, in Alliance, Ohio, the son of the late William Edwin Ahlstrom, Sr., and Isabelle Doris Hunt, who survives him. Bill was a proud Marine, having served from 1969 to 1972, specializing in engineering. He attended Wittenberg University and later Milligan University in Tennessee. Following his service, he led a distinguished career as a Biomedical Engineer at Texas Instruments, Harris Semiconductor, Intermedics, and Biotronik. His groundbreaking work in pacemaker technology advanced the field and positively impacted countless lives. Having resided in Angleton for the last 40 years, Bill was an active member of his community. He served as a board member of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Brazoria County and the Parks and Recreation Department. He also held several positions, including President and Vice President, on the board of the Texas Master Naturalist-Cradle of Texas chapter. Bill was a man of many passions. His love for the outdoors shone through his hobbies, which included birding, offshore fishing, and shelling at Texas beaches. He was a dedicated traveler and a treasure trove of dad jokes, always ready to share a laugh with those around him. He is survived by his loving wife, Monica Berry; his daughters Aimee Ahlstrom, April Ahlstrom, and Stephanie Berry (Joe); his son Christopher Berry (Crystal); and his grandchildren Ethan, Kira, Rhiannon, Gabrielle, Bo, Everly & Marcel. He is also survived by his brother Gary (Amy). Bill will be remembered for his quirky personality, intelligence, love, and exceptional grandparenting. An avid lover of nature and animals, his legacy lives on in the lives he touched and in the natural world he cherished. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 28th from 1-3pm at Palm's Funeral Home in Angleton, TX. Flowers can be sent to the funeral home, or in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill's memory to the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory (GCBO.org). We invite all who knew and loved Bill to join us in honoring his extraordinary life and legacy. Service Details. Service When Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 1:00pm Location Palms Funeral Home Address 2300 E. Mulberry ANGLETON, TX 77515 Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book