Robert Richard Dahmen

After arriving in Chewelah from Germany in the fall of 1945, Robert became my first American friend. We ran through their property playing Cowboys and Indians or Cops and Robbers. Afterwards two tired boys were treated by a glass of chocolate milk from Mrs Dahmen. What a treat. Robert and I remained friends all through high school. He was a good friend. My sympathy goes out to his son and to Neil who I also knew well. Many blessings to you.

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.

Rob, I'm so very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I'm also very sorry to hear of Jeanette's passing as well. I'm so very happy I was able to meet them a couple times. They were both lovely people. I'm very happy you had them as wonderful parents.

Key memories of my uncle Bob include going hiking with him on Mount Hood, seeing him on visits to Bloomington, IN, and again in West Lafayette IN when my dad, his brother Wayne, was also facing the end of a long life battling with dementia and failing health in 2015. His love for family and his dedication to being a keeper of family memories both stand out.

When I met him, I could see the love had for my cousin. He really made her life complete.

Dad, it's hard to put into words what you meant to me. As I reflect back on our 40 years together little things keep coming to mind that remind me how you shaped me into the man I am today. I never knew how much of me was apart of you, despite being adopted, and I will always love you for it. I hope others can share memories and thoughts of you here so we can all look back for years to come.