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Arne Dahlgren Obituary
October 14, 1944 - September 10, 2025
Collinsville, Illinois - Arne "Fat Fred" Dahlgren, Sr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at John Cochran hospital, in St. Louis, MO.
Arne was born on October 14, 1944, in Westerly, Rhode Island, to the late Arne & Ruth (nee Maine) Dahlgren.
Arne was preceded in death on April 15, 2009, by his beloved wife Cheryl Ann (nee Vincik) Dahlgren, whom he married on May 12, 1969, in Westerly, Rhode Island. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Leo Dahlgren, and sister, Jean Dahlgren-Greene.
Arne served his country in the U.S. Army from 1964-1967 and became a Sergeant. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He was a Lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Arne is survived by his two sons, Arne (Barb Lash) Dahlgren, Jr., of Canton, IL, Adam (Sarah) Dahlgren, of Collinsville, IL; sister, Helen Dahlgren-Jacobson, of Westerly, RI; daughter-in-law, Angie Dahlgren, of Troy, IL; grandchildren, Sara (Michael) Anderson, of Troy, IL, Alexzandrea "Alex" Dahlgren, of Troy, IL, Samantha and Nathan Crofutt, both of Collinsville, IL; great-grandchildren, Issac Dahlgren, Lilyann and Brinely Gills, of Troy, IL, Camdyn Crofutt, of Collinsville, IL; brothers and sisters in-law, nieces, nephews; best friends, James "Jimmy" Cook, of Westerly, RI, Rick Gaddis, of Troy, IL; and many friends at the Caseyville VFW post 1117, and Lonnie's.
Following Arne's wishes, there will be no services, nor a celebration of life. To honor "Fat Fred" please donate to your local V.F.W. post, The Shriners Hospital for Children of St. Louis, MO, or Saint Judes.
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PHIL ODOM
September 20, 2025
A SLOW SALUTE - TO A FELLOW VETERAN AND A NATIONAL HERO
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
For the Family:
Even though I've never met your loved one,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss.
May the force of GOD be with you as you walk through this difficult time.
May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort you
and give you peace and understanding.
As a grateful Veteran, I hope you accept this as a small token of appreciation
for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one to our Country.
SEMPER FI
SGT. PHIL ODOM
FOX CO. WEAPONS PLATOON
2ND BATTALION/1ST MARINES
U. S. MARINE CORPS
AND VIETNAM VET
[email protected]
"For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know"
Adam & Sarah Dahlgren
September 16, 2025
We love and miss you Paw.
See you Later !
Alan basarich
September 14, 2025
He was a really great guy he will be missed
Nick Ceretto
September 13, 2025
I cannot say enough about the kindness and warmth of an always positive attitude of my neighbor and Arne Dalghren. He was my neighbor for over 35 years and will be so dearly missed by us. He never failed to wave with a smile everytime he seen us when passing our house every morning and night on the way to his house. You could not meet a more friendlier person that always tried to help people anyway he could . He and his wife both had the biggest of hearts and were always seen together till her passing. Their son Adam was my sons age was following in his parents footsteps. A great family.
His dedication to the veterans was his whole life and would be hard for anyone to match. It was his life. He will truly missed by all the men and women who served and protected this country in the past, present, and future. Hats off to a great warrior, friend, and neighbor. The deepest condolences to his wonderful surviving family. He and his wife will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers be with you always.
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