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Theodore Dahlke Obituary
LIMA — Theodore V. Dahlke, age 86 of Lima, went to his heavenly home with Jesus at 9:43pm on Tuesday October 17, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 30, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to Theodore L. Dahlke and Genevieve M. (Manzler) Dahlke both deceased. He married his loving wife of 67 years, Betty A. (Hartman) Dahlke on July 1, 1950 who survives in Lima.
Ted Dahlke graduated from Lima South High School in 1949. He then joined the Navy and was stationed in San Diego, California in 1949. He proudly served his country as a stationary steam engineer aboard the USS Dixie AD 14. He is a Veteran of the Korean War. He received his stationary steam engineer's Ohio license in 1953. Ted retired from the Lima Refinery in 1993 where he worked for 25 years. He then had a 2nd retirement from Superior Forge and Steel in 2014 where he worked for 6.5 years. Ted is an active member of the VFW and American Legion. Ted is a born again Christian who has served faithfully his Lord and Savior all of his life. His favorite passage is Matthew 6 "The Lord's prayer". Ted wants all to know that "Jesus is the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father except through Him", John 14:6.
His legacy and service towards the Lord will continue through his survivors. For this is his prayer. This includes his children: Kimberly (Jim) Lawrence of Harrod and Theodore (Carolyn) Dahlke of Lima. His oldest daughter, Debra K. Joseph-Budde, deceased on 11.5.13. He is anxiously awaiting her greeting in heaven along with his parents. He has 7 grandchildren, Heidi (James) Hartz of Toledo; Dawn (Jamie) Thomas of Georgia; Joshua (Erin) Joseph of St. Mary's; Theodore Dahlke of Findlay; Katie (Travis) Neal of St. Mary's; Claire (Alex) Ciminillo of Lima; Levi Dahlke of Lima, he has 7 great grand children who he loves very much. Tyler, Madelyn, and Malachi Hartz of Toledo; Wyatt and Macy Thomas of Georgia; Kaden Neal of St. Mary's; Tavi Joseph of St. Mary's. He is survived by his brother Donald (Betty) Dahlke of Lima. His sisters Donna Craig, Arline Daly, and Dorothy Schafer and brother Everett Dahlke are all deceased.
The family will have a private service at Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Doneta Warren officiating. In honor of our father, husband, and grandfather, the family requests donations are made to "Disabled Veterans". Donations: dav.org or DAV-Disabled American Vet, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250. Online condolences may be shared at BayliffAndSon.com
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Memories and Condolences
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jackie laing-davis
October 24, 2017
im so sorry for you loss.
October 20, 2017
Betty and family, so sorry for your loss, we both loved Ted, a wonderful neighbor, who will be missed, we will keep Betty in our prayers, and still plan on visiting her.Know Ted is now in the arms of Jesus.Dave and Kathy Kuhn
Karen Goodwin
October 19, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Ted when I worked at Superior. What a wonderful and kind man! I didn't see him everyday but when our paths crossed, he always made me smile. I truly respected him.
Penny Wheeler
October 19, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for the entire family.
Patrick Decker
October 19, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Ted for 6.5 years at Superior Forge & Steel as a Boiler Operator. You will be missed.
Donald Spyker
October 19, 2017
To the Dahlke family.I am so sorry for you loss. Ted will be sadly missed.He was one of the nicest and most gracious people I have ever met! You all have our heartfelt sympathy . Love ,Donnie and Kathy Spyker Columbus ,Ohio
Cheryl Martin
October 19, 2017
Betty and family, I was a friend of your daughter Deb, and I met both you and Ted when he was a patient at Lima Memorial two or three years ago. I visited Ted then in my role as volunteer chaplain there. What a delightful man he was. I know you are assured of his place in heaven now, but it has to be hard to think of living without him. Prayers for strength, peace and comfort for you and all your family.
October 19, 2017
We love Ted he was a great guy.,love you all
Dallie and Lowell Thomas
Anita Duling
October 19, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about Ted. Ive known you guys for years. You couldnt of asked for a nicer man. He was always so nice to me. I will be praying for your family. RIP Ted
Joseph Hopson
October 19, 2017
What a life that Ted lived. We worked together at SFS after his first retirement from the refinery and he worked around all of us at his age. He hated to be helped or us trying to do his job, he would make sure He had the tool to the job and was not giving it up till it was done. He would have the greatest stories about his life and I couldn't get enough. I was in charge of checking on Ted ever so often in the shift and I looked forward to it. I know I will always have a special part of my life that was touched by Ted forever and I couldn't even imagine how many other people he did the same with. Very sorry for your loss and God bless.
Kathy Davis
October 19, 2017
God bless and comfort each of you as you miss this wonderful Godly man. I know how loved and treasured he was by all of you. I can't help but think of the wonderful reunion with Debi. And then the joy of seeing Jesus. I will be praying for all of you
Michael Green
October 19, 2017
To the family of Theodore V Dalke. Ted Sr will be missed. He was a great guy to work with at the Refinery. I enjoyed his humor and great character whenever we worked together. I am so sorry for your loss and his passing. He will be missed as he was when he retired. God Bless Ted and his family.
Dorothy Winter
October 19, 2017
So. Sorry. Love you all. Prayers
Lisa Stemen-Williams
October 18, 2017
Where do I even begin, I have known Ted my entire life, starting out at Lake Amanda Ted and Betty presented me with a beautiful Dakes Bible that I still have and refer to often, over the years there have been many talks of our Lord and Savior within our homes and families. Best friends to my parents Norman Lynn and MaryAnn Stemen for something like 60 years, they used to be over so often that when I was young I thought Betty was my mothers sister,I have been woken many nights too late night games of cards. What a wonderful devoted and faithful husband and father,and friend. So grateful that we had an opportunity to visit just last Tuesday, and read all the Scriptures to him that Heidi put up on the wall, what a special blessing to be surrounded by Gods word. Yes it is sad for us of his passing but what a glorious reunion he will have with his daughter and family in heaven I pray for comfort and peace as the family goes through this process, and have no plans to stop visiting Betty, what a true inspiration You have all been in my life. My prayers will be with you always.
Lisa Stemen-Williams
October 18, 2017
Where to begin, I have known Ted all of my life , He and Betty presented a beautiful Dakes Bible to me while we were all still camping at Lake Amanda. Many times in my life I've been awoken by late night card games, He and Betty are my parents best friends( Norman Lynn and Maryann Stemen for approximately 60 yrs.MANY TALKS OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR! Much wisdom shared.A devoted and faithful family man,He will be missed here, but we are all aware that He and Debby are dancing circles around heaven A godly man that has truly left an impression on my life for sure❤
October 18, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to all the Dahlke family. We were sad to hear of his passing. This gentle, loving, caring uncle will truly be missed. We loved him dearly. God bless you Uncle Ted. Pamela & Marv
Genevieve Lynch
October 18, 2017
Kim, Mrs. Dahlke & Family,
May God comfort you during the loss of your Loved One. I know Deb was waiting for him along with his Parents( who were my Neighbors, while I was growing up & Mrs Dahlke taught my Sister & I how to Knit).
Blessings to you all,
Jenee Ridgeway Lynch
Kareng Ziegenbusch Matthews
October 18, 2017
Kim, sorry for the loss of your father. Mrs. Dahlke, so sort for the loss of your husband my prays and thoughts are with you!
October 18, 2017
My deepest condolences to all. Ted is surely with his Heavenly Father because of Jesus' grace and mercy. Love always Sue Hartman
DAVID MAIZE
October 18, 2017
Ted the world feels your loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you..... and the heavens rejoice..... Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of His Saints..... Ps. 116:15
Lynn Hartman
October 18, 2017
Betty, Ted and Kim, Our Lord is holding you all in his loving arms as he holds Ted and guides him home. Bless you all and know that this worlds loss is heavens gain, he was truly one giant of a man. Love, Lynn Hartman
October 18, 2017
Sorry to hear of your loss. Judy Bailey
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