Curtis R. Dahl

Curtis Rudolph Dahl was born on March 6, 1936 to Amy and Rudy Dahl. He passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the age of 88. 

He is survived by his wife, Cherilyn Dahl, brother, Hartley Dahl (Kathleen), brother, Wayne Dahl (Trudy) and sister, Barb Noel. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Tony Noel. 

Curt is also survived by his children Avery (Barb), Adrian (Gina), Darwin (Valerie), Cheryl Dahl and Jeff (Amy). He is also survived by his stepchildren Greg Smith (Julie), Chris Krueger (Tom), Scott Smith (Lynn), Lynn Reinhardt (Jim), Kathy Dawn Cotter, Rachelle Cotter and Jesse Knee. 

Curt was blessed with 22 grandchildren: Jana Murphy (Art), Laural Mattson (Steve), Austin Dahl (Katelyn), Anthony Dahl (Mara), Axl Dahl, Anders Dahl, Brandon Nealis, Brad Nealis (Britni), BreAnn Horn, Logan Dahl (Steph), Ethan Dahl (Ashley), Jed Smith (Michelle), Joanna Linberg (Brad), Jillisa Mallory, Jessie Grider (Alex), Brandon Krueger (Sara), Erik Krueger (Shannon), Brad Smith (Kate), Audrey Moon (David), Grae Reinhardt (Amanda), Gus Reinhardt (Kristen), Stephanie Reinhardt (Corey). 

Curt was blessed with the name “GGPa” by his 31 great grandchildren: Ella Murphy, Alex Mattson, Eddie Mattson, Rik Mattson, Hazel Mattson, Waylon Nealis, Katelyn Dahl, Meredith Horn, Amber Lee Nealis, Hadley Dahl, Trinity Stepina, Luci Grider, Leif Linberg, Sylvie Linberg, Meadow Mallory, Melanie Mallory, Margaret Krueger, Emmaleigh Krueger, Levi Smith, Josie Smith, Jamie Moon, Remi Moon, Jack Moon, Maura Reinhardt, Darci Reinhardt, Shelby Reinhardt, Jule Reinhardt, Alice Reinhardt, James Reinhardt, Zannah Gibson and Yaeger Gibson. 

Curt was born in Roseau Minnesota where he attended school and helped his parents on their farm. This is where his love grew for animals, especially for horses and dogs. Curt played hockey throughout his high school career. A tradition 3 of his sons continued. He enlisted in the Army after graduation and was an MP in California after boot camp. He enjoyed riding his Indian Motorcycle on the beaches of California. He survived a vehicle accident at 20 years old after rolling his 1948 Chevy 5 times after a tie rod fell off. He met and married Winifred Dunham and together they welcomed 4 children. He later went on to marry Joanne Schlussler Smith. He gained 4 stepchildren and together they welcomed a son. Although Curt was a farmer at heart, he also worked as a dump/semi-truck driver and in his younger years he worked in Lake of the Woods logging camp with his Uncle Adolf. When Curt wasn’t working, he enjoyed his beloved horse Abby, hunting elk with her in Colorado, trips to the cabin and the annual deer hunt here at home. Spending time with his grandchildren always brought joy to his heart. In 1975 Curt re-enlisted in the Army Reserve until he retired as a Sergeant First Class. After a long battle with cancer, in Curt’s loving care, Joanne passed away in 2000. Curt went on to marry Cherilyn Shaffer who blessed him with 3 more stepchildren. Cheri was tireless in her care for Curt as he battled cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and heart disease. 

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Friendship Church in Mondovi. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Talbot Family Funeral Home, ALMA CHAPEL and at the church on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service. Burial, with full military honors, will be at Tell Cemetery on Thursday at 2:15 PM.