Photo courtesy of HILDEBRAND - RUSS FUNERAL HOME - Rhinelander
Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Aug 5, 1978 – Apr 19, 2023
Paul William Dalka
August 5, 1978 ~ April 19, 2023
Age ~ 44
Paul William Dalka, 44, of Minneapolis, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, after a brief illness at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center – East Bank in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with his mom at his side.
Paul was born in Rhinelander on August 5, 1978, the son of Patricia Dalka. He was raised in Rhinelander and attended Rhinelander Schools. Paul eventually moved to St. Paul, Minnesota.
Surviving is his mother, Patricia Dalka (Al Mancl) of Rhinelander, sister, Michelle (Edwin) Pratz of Georgia, brothers, Patrick (Jen) Dalka of Rhinelander and Robert (Abby) Dalka of Rhinelander, his partner, Jeffrey, aunts and uncles, Barbara (Eugene), Thomas (Stephanie), Dennis (Annette), Richard, Gregory (Dawn), Audrey, Gary (Lynne), and George (Lisa), and his four-legged companion, Onyx. Also surviving are numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Frank and Rose Dalka, aunt, Margaret, uncle, Frank, aunt, Kathy, and cousins, Lisa, and Aaron.
Paul was kindhearted and always helped others. His gift to all was his ability to make everyone always laugh with his sense of humor and finding the silver lining in any situation.
The visitation for Paul will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Hildebrand Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service. Chaplain John Uhlarik will officiate.
Interment will take place at 4:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Cemetery, Harrison, Wisconsin.
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I was so sad to learn of this. Paul and I were room mates in 1997 in Wausau WI. I have been looking up old friends and 44 isn't old, but I've lost quite a few. I've got some great memories of Paul. He was one of a kind. Too young to be gone. My prayers to his family.
Jenni Hieronimus "herm"
April 11, 2024 | Wausau, WI | Friend
May perpetual light shine upon you and may you rest in peace.
Doug Wayman
May 03, 2023 | Hopkins, MN
Patty, so sorry to hear about your son.
Peter Centner
April 24, 2023 | Manitowoc, WI | Friend
Jaime (Young) Toppe
April 23, 2023 | IN | Friend
Jaime (Young) Toppe
April 23, 2023 | IN | Friend
Jaime (Young) Toppe
April 23, 2023 | IN | Friend
I'm so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. He was one of my best friends during high school and I will cherish the memories we made, especially our church trip out West. My prayers are with his family.
Jaime (Young) Toppe
April 23, 2023 | IN | Friend
