OBITUARY
George Allen Ahlschwede, 85, of Wall, Texas, died December 7, 2025.
George was born April 15, 1940, at home near Dorchester, NE. He grew up on the family farm, where at the age of ten, George bought two Hampshire ewes, beginning his lifetime passion for livestock. He judged countless sheep and goats shows across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
George graduated from Crete High School in 1958 where he was a multi-sport athlete. He also played in the band where he met his high school sweetheart, Grace Marr. The two were married on April 22, 1962.
George received a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Nebraska in 1962. He went on to Kansas State University and achieved a Masters in Meat Science and a PhD. in Animal Genetics and Nutrition. His career began as an Extension Livestock Specialist for Kansas State, leading him to Texas where he was an Extension Sheep & Goat specialist for 25 years and retiring as a Professor Emeritus in the Texas A&M University system in 1992.
The Ahlschwedes hosted field days and visiting judging teams and he traveled internationally to promote the industry and share his expertise.
He had a strong work ethic and instilled that value in his children. He raised sheep, goats and cattle with the support of his wife and help of his children and Jacinto. He led his children and many others in their 4-H show projects. His barns were always available if you were willing to put in the work. He was on the forefront of the Boer Goat industry, birthing some of the first purebred kids in the U.S. He served as the President of the American Shorthorn Association.
George is survived by wife of 63 years Grace Marr Ahlschwede; son Scott Ahlschwede (Patricia) of Saratoga Springs, NY, and daughter Anne Barnes (Nelson) of San Antonio; Daughter-in-Law Tonya Spaeth Ahlschwede of Mason; grandchildren Jay Ahlschwede and Sophie Ahlschwede of Mason; and Elena Ahlschwede and Axel Ahlschwede of Saratoga Springs, NY.
He is also survived by his long-time employee and #1 hand, Jacinto Bravo. He was preceded in death by son, Allen Jay Ahlschwede, parents, Robert and Betty Ahlschwede, and brother William Ahlschwede.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Wall Protestant Cemetery. Reception following at their home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Wall Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 280, Wall, TX 76957.
— From Harper Funeral Home
