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Edwin P. Dahmm
LINCOLN, IL - Edwin P. Dahmm, 74, passed away at his home at 2:05 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015.
Edwin was born Feb. 25, 1940, in Lincoln, the son of Paul and Bertha Otte Dahmm. He married Janet Klemm on July 8, 1978, in Lincoln. She survives in Lincoln.
Edwin is also survived by two sons, Andrew (Joan) Dahmm and Benjamin (Brandy) Dahmm, both of Beason, and grandchildren, Joseph, Sarah, Jaclyn and Lauren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Edwin served in the U.S. Army, was a retired farmer in the Beason and East Lincoln area, served on the Farm Service Board for 19 years and the Chester East School Board, was Logan County Fair assistant superintendant for the Junior Shows, was on the Logan-Mason-Menard Regional Board of Trustees and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Lincoln holding various church leadership positions.
Services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, at Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln, with Rev. Mark Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the church.
Burial will be in New Union Cemetery following the service with full military rites accorded by Lincoln American Legion Post #263.
Memorials may be given in memory of Edwin to: Zion Lutheran Church.
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln handled the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carol McCarthy Becker
February 14, 2015
Janet & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending warm hugs your way.
Debbie Rizzo
February 10, 2015
Our condolences. Jorge & Debbie (Post) Rizzo and family
Lenora Post
February 10, 2015
What a great loss for the Otte family. Edwin was a wonderful, hard-working guy who loved farming. Marrying Janet was one of his most awesome decisions. Ben and Andy and their families were fulfilling and fun. I'll miss my cousin Edwin. My heartfelt condolences to Janet and the boys.
Mary Ann Landon
Bruce Carmitchel
February 10, 2015
Janet,I'm so sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed talking to Edwin. I am going out of town and won't be able to properly pay my respects. We are thinking of you and the boys.
Pam White
February 9, 2015
Praying for your family in this time of great loss.
February 9, 2015
With great sadness I have learned of Ed's passing. I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to you and family.
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