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Dwayne P. Daehler

1943 - 2019

Dwayne P. Daehler obituary, 1943-2019, West Lafayette, IN

BORN

1943

DIED

2019

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Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc - West Lafayette

1184 Sagamore Parkway West

West Lafayette, Indiana

Dwayne Daehler Obituary

Dwayne P. Daehler

West Lafayette - Dwayne P. Daehler, 75, of West Lafayette, died on January 25, 2019.

Dwayne and his twin sister were born on July 8, 1943 in Freeport, Illinois to Leona and Paul Daehler. He grew up on a dairy farm in northwest Illinois, roaming the hills, an outdoorsman from the beginning. He graduated from Mt. Carroll High School, Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN and Luther-Northwestern Seminary in St. Paul, MN.

Dwayne married Marcia K. Nelson on June 24, 1967. He served as minister of St. Mark's Lutheran, Newport, KY; Bethlehem Lutheran, Gary, IN; Our Saviour Lutheran, West Lafayette; St. Paul's Lutheran, Haysville, IN and New Hope Lutheran, Monticello, IN, as well as other interim and supply ministries. He was Co-Director at ARC Retreat Center, Cambridge, MN and also worked as a spiritual director.

Dwayne was very active outdoors, X-C skiing the 50 Km Am Birkebeiner for over 20 years, running, white water canoeing, camping, and backpacking. He travelled to Russia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Scotland, Australia, Costa Rica and mission trips in Guatemala.

In retirement years, Dwayne became a more accomplished photographer and member at Artists Own, Lafayette, IN and taught WALLA classes on photography and travel. He served on local arts organization boards.

Dwayne was a man of myriad talents with a gift for creating new insights and sharing them with others through his ministry, his photography, his woodworking projects, his sense of humor and his vast collection of stories.

Dwayne is survived by his wife, Marcia; sister Melva (David) Radtke; brother-in-law Doug (Sherry) Nelson; sisters-in-law Candace (Hilo) Del Bosque; Linda (Ken) Cezar. Other survivors include nephews, Damien, Tristan, Mark, Ryan, Marty, David, Jeremy; nieces, Devon, Sara, Teresa. Also surviving are several great-nieces and nephews and many special friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and twin sister, Darlene Bernardin.

Visitation will be on Friday, Feb. 1 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Parkway in West Lafayette.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 300 West Fowler in West Lafayette. Burial will take place at Grandview Cemetery in West Lafayette at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Lafayette Urban Ministry, or Luther Seminary, 2481 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108. You may sign the guest book and leave memories at www.soller-baker.com.

Published by Journal & Courier on Jan. 29, 2019.
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My cousin Dwayne was a true inspiration on how live life to the fullest.♥

RoseAnna Quinn

Family

January 21, 2021

Marcia I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Dwayne once but was so impressed and loved seeing his photos displayed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Peggy Clerget

February 3, 2019

I could scarcely believe my eyes when I opened the paper and saw Dwayne's smiling face in the obituary notices. It was such a shock! He was not only a dear friend and a wonderful WALLA colleague, he was a person I deeply admired and will miss terribly. It was a privilege to know him, for the light of God's love shone in his face.. He was my idea of a true man of God. I offer my condolences to his family and friends in this time of loss. You will have beautiful memories and his deep faith to comfort you. Prayers and blessings from my heart.

Cecilia Grenier

Friend

February 1, 2019

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February 1, 2019

The Board of Directors and Staff of Lafayette Urban Ministry wish to extend our sincerest condolences to you, Marcia, and the family upon the passing of Dwayne. You have been such good friends to LUM and Dwayne will be missed by all of us, as much as you will miss him. May God hold him and all of you in the palm of His hand.

Lafayette Urban Ministry

January 30, 2019

Dwayne always contributed his wonderful enthusiasm for life at Northwestern Seminary and the Indiana-Kentucky Synod.

Leonard Jepson

Friend

January 29, 2019

I have so many great memories with Uncle Dwayne. My summers spent at the lake fishing with him to time on the farm. He sure knew how to live life to its fullest. I remember his carousel slide shows of pictures from around the world and how interesting it was to see and hear stories about his adventures. I'll cherish those memories forever. He will be missed.

Marty Del Bosque

January 29, 2019

Dwayne and Marcia have been the most wonderful neighbors for many years. Dwayne will be sincerely missed. Prayers and blessings to Marcia and family with love.

Peggy & Bill Hoover

Neighbor

January 29, 2019

Dwayne was a kind and supportive cousin. He will surely be missed by our family.
-RoseAnna Quinn

RoseAnna Quinn

January 28, 2019

I offer my deepest sympathy. 2 Corinthisns 1:3,4 provides comfort to those of us who mourn.

January 28, 2019

Dwayne will certainly be missed by many at WALLA. I attended almost all of his photography classes and learned so much from him. Also thoroughly enjoyed his Meet the Artist classes which introduced us to so many local artists and their work.
His knowledge and friendship will be missed! Kathy and Russ Clark

January 28, 2019

An amazing man! Terrible loss to the community.

Arnold Sweet

Friend

January 27, 2019

I grew up, on a farm just down the road from the Daehler farm. When the twins were little, I used to walk down the road and entertain them on their screened-in porch. I was probably 7 or 8 at the time.

Janalee Zillhart Handel
Bloomington, IL (formerly Mt. Carroll)

Janalee Handel

January 27, 2019

Pastor Daehler was the pastor when I was a member at OSLC.
He was a friendly and interesting person.
In our youth we both worked summers for Green Giant Company in Minnesota.

Arlan Stavnheim

Acquaintance

January 27, 2019

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300 West Fowler, West Lafayette, IN

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