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Jack Dahl Obituary
He was born in Lombard to Elmer and Bernice (Raycroft) Dahl.
He graduated from Crystal Lake Community High School in 1946 and enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he completed paratrooper training and served in Japan during the occupation.
Upon his return, he enrolled in Chicago Technical College, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering in 1951. He spent most of his professional career in the building industry.
During his retirement, he enjoyed traveling cross country in his motor home with his wife, Marilyn, and their treasured cats. While visiting family and friends, he always was willing to lend a hand with home improvement projects.
He enjoyed playing biweekly pinochle with his lifelong friends for more than 45 years and participating in various couples bridge groups, as well.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Marilyn (Reinecke); four sons, Scot (Virginia) of Bowie, Md., Jay (Peggy) of Palatine, Jim (Marty) of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Wayne (Michelle) of Kamuela, Hawaii; his eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his older sister, Elaine Dahl of Crystal Lake.
The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Crystal Lake Public Library or First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake.
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for Jack Dahl
KNOX JOE
June 11, 2011
THE DAHL FAMILY....THE ENTIRE KNOX FAMILY ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE...WE WILL PRAY FOR MR.JACK DAHL OFTEN...HE WILL BE MISSED
June 9, 2011
Our sincere sympathy to you Marilyn and to your family. We were so sorry to hear the sad news. You both have been a lovely couple and always are so friendly and nice. We've enjoyed your company many times. We hope we will continue to see you in the future. Our prayers are with you. Liz and Ted Tollefsen, Crystal Lake.
June 9, 2011
Marilyn
Our sympathies are with you.
Walt & Rosemary Forsyth
Kelly Eisele
June 9, 2011
Marilyn
Sorry to hear of your dear Jack's passing. What dear neighbors you were to Andy and I and how you both loved Austin. I can only imagine they are sharing adventures again. What a gem. Thinking of you and your family! Be proud, what a wonderful man he was.
Deanette & Bill Parks
June 9, 2011
Dear Marilyn,
Bill & I extend our deepest sypmathies to you and your family. Our prayers for God's peace and comfort to sustain each of you during this time of sadness.
Penny & Ken Schwall
June 9, 2011
Dear Marilyn,
With sincere sympathy, love and blessings to you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May God's grace, along with friends, family and cherished memories comfort you always. Faith in knowing is Jack is safe and sound in heaven until you meet again.
With Love, Ken and Penny
June 8, 2011
My sincere condolences from the Lortie family. Your family was mentioned often by my Mom, Irene. I am sure she has already welcomed Jack to join her in eternal peace.
Sue Lortie Taylor, Palm Desert, CA
June 8, 2011
Marilyn,
My sympathies to you. You and Jack were a lovely couple i am honored to know. Keep him close to your heart.
Christine Pinzine
Ray & Arline Miller
June 8, 2011
We are so sorry to read about Jack's passing. May he rest in peace.
Ray and Arline Miller,
Scott Loyd
June 8, 2011
I have fond memories of the days I spent at the Dahl home during my pre-teen and teenage years. Jack always seemed larger than life to me and made me feel welcomed. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Dahl family.
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