Harold "Ronnie" Dahl Obituary
Harold R. "Ronnie" Dahl, 83, of Auburn, passed away on December 15, 2023, at the Commons on St. Anthony. Born in Auburn on April 23, 1940, Harold was the son of the late Harold A. and Edith (Mailen) Dahl. Growing up in Throop and then Moravia, Harold worked in potato fields as a child and that work ethic carried on into his adult life. He was a talented woodworker, owning and operating Dahl Creations, where he made beautiful furniture pieces and silhouettes. Harold was a heavy equipment operator, employed by the International Union of Operating Engineers, local 545 for 54 years. He was a proud member and previous Fire Chief of the Throop Fire Department for 56 years. Each year the fire department would host their annual turkey raffle and if you were lucky, while there you could enjoy a bowl of Harold's "famous" chili. His hard work, dedication and selflessness shined through in all aspects of his life. Harold appreciated a beautiful sunset, loved caring for and riding horses, fishing, hunting and camping. Along with his wife, Andrea, he spent many seasons at Cherry Grove Campground, in
Wolcott, NY, making wonderful friends and memories.
Harold is survived by his wife of 19 years, Andrea Dahl; his children, Nancy (Alfred) Guiffrida, Gary (Holly) Dahl, Debbi (Greg) Purcell, Brian (Paulette) Dahl, James (Jamie) Dahl, Thomas Dahl (Monica) and Michael Dahl (Julie); his stepson, Paul (Rebecca)Taylor; his sisters, Carolyn Boehler, Evelyn May and Norma Vanacore; his sister in law, Karen (Kevin) Nolan; his brother in law, Stephen (Sarah) Hucko; many grandchildren and step grandchildren; his close friend, Walter (Eleanor) Kolczynski and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Harold was predeceased by his first wife of 39 years and mother of his children, Mary "Linda" Dahl and his daughter, Brenda Lee Dahl.
The family would like to thank the staff at The Commons on St. Anthony and the staff at Auburn Community Hospital, 3rd memorial, for the exceptional care Harold received during his stay.
Calling hours will take place on Tuesday, December 19th from 4pm- 7pm in White Chapel Funeral Home Inc., 197 South Street, Auburn. Friends may gather on Wednesday at 10am with funeral services to begin at 11am in the funeral home, with a Celebration of Life to take place immediately following services at the Throop Fire Department.
Burial will be in the spring at Pine Hill Cemetery, Throop.
Donations in Harold's name may be made to the Throop Fire Department, 7159 Beech Tree Road, Auburn NY 13021.
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