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Carl DAHLQUIST Obituary
Carl C. Dahlquist
SPRINGFIELD - Carl C. Dahlquist, passed from this life on November 13, 2012 in Springfield.
He was born September 30, 1947 in Sterling, IL the son of Neil and Louise Aldrich Dahlquist. His father, a brother Gene, and his first wife of 29 years, Shirley preceded him in death.
As a graduate of Lincoln Christian University he ministered 45 years: Inner city ministry in East Chicago, IN (8 years), Camp Manager of Rock River Christian Camp in Polo, IL (18 years), Camp Manager of Camp Como, Como, CO (11 years) and Camp Manager of Lake Springfield Christian Assembly (2005 to present).
His legacy lives on in the lives of his family and thousands of youth influenced by his love of God, life of service, intentional generosity, and choice of joy in the midst of challenges.
He is survived by his wife Etta "Sunny", his daughter Angela (Les) Britt of Patoka, IL his son Jeff (Ali) Dahlquist of Centralia, IL and his daughter Valisha (Matt) Zimmer of Jacksonville, IL. He is also survived by his mother, Louise Dahlquist of Sterling, IL and sisters Diana Brewster of Colorado Springs, CO, and Shirley Scudder of Rock Falls, IL. His 10 grandchildren were a source of immense joy in Carl's life: Faith, Madison, Makayla, Naomi, Parker, Austin, Levi, Jacob, Katrina, and Landon.
Carl served as Director of the Chicago District Evangelizing Association, received the Restoration Award in 1996 from Lincoln Christian University and in 2010 the Wade Matthews Award for Christian Camp Excellence. He also served the Christian Camp and Conference Association and the Christian Camp Leaders Conference. Carl served as elder and leader at Lakeside Christian Church and various boards of ministry over the years. He always said his goal in life was to be faithful in service to Jesus Christ until the end of this life and God granted him that desire.
Visitation: Friday, November 16, 2012 from 4-7 pm at Lakeside Christian Church 225 Toronto Rd. Springfield, IL.
Celebration of Life Service: Saturday November 17, 2012 at 3 pm at Lakeside Christian Church with Rev. John Morrissette officiating.
A private graveside service will be Saturday morning at the Phillips Cemetery, Streator, IL.
In lieu of flowers, those that wish may direct memorial contributions to the Lake Springfield Christian Assembly Eagle Lodge 1674 Lick Creek Lane, Chatham, IL 62629. www.lscacamp.org
Please visit the online "Life Remembered Story" at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carl DAHLQUIST
Marilyn Fowler
December 9, 2013
Dear Sunny,
Memories abound at the mention of Carl's name ! My children, Todd & Sarah Beth, "grew up" at RRCC ! They both learned to swim in the pool there. They slept on cots in the Nurses office. Todd mowed and mowed to his heard's content, so happy to be a helper! He died on 11-12-13 in Houston,Texas. Camp days are an important part of Todd's life. Once when visiting with his wife, Rachel, we went down to Camp and he gave her the grand tour, he was so proud of that.
I'm so glad I met you in Riverton Church years ago. We Camp Nurses have to stick together.
God Bless you, Marilyn Day Fowler, Rockford, Illinois.
Tim & Deann Reger
December 6, 2012
Sunny, we just found out about Carl's passing through the CCCA news. Carl was such a special part of the CCCA conventions, and was always a great help to me in getting me volunteers to do whatever I needed to have done.
I always felt that Carl and I had a connection, since he knew my dad (Dale Reger) who ministered for a number of year in Conifer. I know a little of your pain since my dad passed away in August.
Know that our prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. Carl's sweet smile and servant's heart will be missed.
If there is anything that Deann and I can do from Texas, please let us know. We love you guys.
Praying for you and your family
Tim & Deann Reger
Jan-Kay Ranch Christian Camps
Detroit, Texas
www.jan-kayranch.org
Larry DeBoard
November 21, 2012
God introduce me to Carl and the Dahlquist family at a very important time in my young life. His example helped influence my life's direction and I am a better man for having known him. What a gift to those of us that were blessed with being able to spend time with him.
Ruth & TJ Mohr
November 18, 2012
Jeff & Angie and families...so many wonderful memories at Rock River Christian Camp. It's hard to imagine all the lives that were touched because of your parents obedience to the call of serving the Lord in Christian Camping. We are so grateful. Sorry that we were not able to be there to share in the celebration of Carl's life. I am sure it was quite the celebration. May God comfort you in the coming days. TJ & Ruth Mohr
November 17, 2012
Dear Jeff & Angela,
I am so sad to hear of your Dad's passing. Hard to believe !
I watched you kids grow up at RRCC...Oh what fun we had.
Sunny, I fondly remember meeting you at Riverton Church
for a Mother & Daughter Banquet. I was so pleased to know
Carl married "the Camp Nurse". Working from '60-'90 @ RRCC, I have such wonderful memories of Carl & Shirley & the kids.
May your memories help to comfort you in the days to come.
My sincere sympathy to all. Marilyn Day Fowler, R.N.
Laurie Asbell
November 17, 2012
Sunny & family,
Carl was the one that got the Asbell family involved in camp ministry at Camp Como, Colorado. When I asked him how I could help, he asked me to be a trustee. My term expired after seven years, then my husband Steve came on as a trustee. My son Zane applied and worked at Camp Como last summer. We all are devoted to the camp and to this ministry because of Carl. Although we have only kept up with Christmas cards, you have always been special to our family. May God be with you all. Laurie Asbell
Melinda Norman
November 17, 2012
Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Phil, Melinda, Jacob and Ruth
November 17, 2012
We first met Carl when he started dating Shirley Kruse, our Christian Education Director at Central Church of Christ in Streator. We followed their romance until they got married in the summer of 1968 and their lives since even though we moved to Arizona shortly thereafter. Though it has been many years, we have fond memories of those times. We extend our love and sympathy to his children and Sunny. Dean and Pat Sloniger, Joliet, IL
Ron Ritchey
November 17, 2012
Dear Sunny and all of Carl's family. We just learned of Carl's passing. Ed and Louise Furnas sent us a text message. How glad Ellen and I are that we could visit you at LSCA, that I could talk with Carl again as well as with you, Sunny. I had forgotten that I am one day older than Carl. How blessed to know that Carl is at home with the Lord, though we grieve at his parting from us here on earth. May God's Spirit comfort you all as you rejoice in Carl's life here on earth and look forward to joining him in eternal life with the Lord---Ron and Ellen Ritchey
Diana Brewster
November 16, 2012
Sunny, Angie and Jeff and all the children from Aunt Diana, I am unable to come at this time, I just want to say to you all what a wonderful man God has given to all of you, I cry before God and say what a wonderful man, my brother that has come home to you, I hold you in my prayers and in my heart. I will always carry my brother in my heart along with his beautiful smile and his love. I will miss my brother so much. My love to you all.
Carrie (Peterson) Marshall
November 16, 2012
Jeff and Angie, and family, so sorry for your loss. I have such wonderful memories of the times spent working at Rock River Christian Camp. I have no words to say other than I am so sorry, may God bless and comfort all of you.
November 16, 2012
Louise,
So sorry to read about the loss of your son. Prayers are with you and your family.
Cass and Linda Young
The Dave Green Family
November 16, 2012
What a servant-leader. A true man of integrity. We are so blessed to have known Carl and all that he did to honor God with his life. Our children have been blessed by LSCA year after year under Carl's leadership, and for that we are eternally grateful. Praying for all of you as you mourn the loss of your beloved.
November 16, 2012
Carl inspired so many with his servant's heart. His easy smile, encouraging words and endless work ethic motivated many to work along side him for the Kingdom. His impact on Christian camping will be felt for generations. It is truly a honor to be called his friend. We will miss him greatly and will continue our prayers for you, Sunny, and the family.
In Christ's love, Steve and Phyllis Bornemann
Ray and Donna Gruber
November 16, 2012
We have many fond memories of being at Rock River Camp with Carl and Shirley. We are sorry we can't be with you today, but know that you are in our prayers. Carl was always a good friend and a faithful worker for Christ.
Augenstine
November 16, 2012
We celebrate Carl's life of service to the Lord. He served many years at Rock River Christian Camp. Rock River Christian Camp would like to send hugs to his family. He was a wonderful man and we know that many, many lives were changed because of his dedication to the Lord.
Dan and Leslie Augenstine
Marcia Mickle
November 16, 2012
Etta, I'm so sorry to hear of Carl's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I cannot be there in person, but know that I am thinking of you.
Michael Castleman
November 15, 2012
I am glad to have met you Carl, you was a positive influence in my life. Enjoy your Heavenly reward.
Call Keith & Wife Jo Allen
November 15, 2012
Dear Sunny, family and staff of Lake Springfield Chirstian Assy.
I am soooo sorry to read of Carl's passing! He was such an inspiration to be around. He always had a smile on his face when I would see him!
May God hold you tight in your sorrow, but yet know, that he is with him now and you will see him again when it's your time to go.
May God bless and keep you.
With Love
David Horn
November 15, 2012
My condolences to the family. I worked for Carl as a maintenance man during the summer of 1999 at Camp Como. He was a great man and leader!
Victor Hull
November 15, 2012
Your family, especially Jeff and Angela, will be in my prayers. Though it has been many years, I have fond memories of your family from working at Rock River and especially enjoyed getting to know Carl. He was generous with his time and home and a patient boss at a formative time in my life. God bless you in this time.
JoAnn & Nick Jiardina & Family
November 15, 2012
Sunny and The Dahlquist Family, We Send our Deepest Sympathy. Carl Blessed our lives through his True Godly words and actions. He has been a Great inspiration through our daughter's Baptism at LSCA as he was to so many young lives over the years. We will miss him dearly and are so Greatful for his Christ-like Life here with us.
November 15, 2012
The Scudder family sends condolences and sympathy and our love to all of your family in your time of sorrow and grief. We all loved Carl, but we know he is walking with the Lord with no pain, but with extreme happiness. We will all miss him dearly, but we know that God has a special place for him in Heaven.
Warren Brosi
November 15, 2012
Dahlquist Family,
Our prayers are with you as you grieve Carl's death. We are so grateful for his leadership and legacy of faith through his ministry at Lake Springfield Christian Assembly. We were honored to partner with him in the work of the Lord.
God Bless!
Warren Brosi and the Berlin Christian Church Family
Sally Green
November 15, 2012
Words can't express how I feel about you and Carl. You both were the example of what Christian marriage should look like-something Ed & I aspire to achieve. I, by the grace of God, hope to be like Carl (and you) someday because you both reflect Christ's character so remarkably well!
November 15, 2012
Our sincere sympathy to Angela and her family for their loss, but we have that blessed assurance that we will see him again. Sincerely, Virgil & Erma Bumgarner (Evergreen Christian Church)
November 15, 2012
To the Dahlqiost family, my sincere condolences. I served many years at Rock River Christian Camp with Carl and Shirley. I still remember all the fun we had at taco night, Carl will be missed, but our loss is heavens gain.
November 15, 2012
Etta, We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Carl. Due to us being gone on that day, we will not be able to attend the celebration of life for Carl. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gail and Betty Cary
Norm Smith
November 15, 2012
Sunny and Family,
Sometimes I need things pretty simplified to try to understand, but I just envision God getting ready for a big retreat in heaven (incidentally, we're all invited), and He hasn't quite got the His Eagle Lodge completed yet. Who could be better to help Him finish the project than Carl? And I'm thinking Carl will give us our first tour when we get there! God Bless You!
Norm & Carol
Psalm 103
November 14, 2012
Sunny, I was so sorry to hear of Carl's passing. I know you will miss him terribly. Lake Springfield Christian Assembly holds such a special place in the memories of my youth, and I often drive right past the camp when I am driving an Auburn school bus......every time I drive by I think of you and Carl carrying on that special ministry..........my thoughts and prayers are with you.......Jane Henderson Vincent
Gary/Pennie Sheets
November 14, 2012
Pennie & I have known Carl since Camp Como days. Recently he has been a great help & encouragement as I fought my own life threatening battle with cancer and the close of a ministry & move to Springfield. I will always cherish his ready smile and soft spoken words of comfort & encouragement. May God comfort his family at this time!
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