Willis John Dahn

Willis John Dahn obituary, Crystal, MN

Willis John Dahn

Willis Dahn Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 2, 2024.
Willis John Dahn
Born Dec. 21, 1930 in Bertha, MN, passed, Sept. 29, 2024 in Robbinsdale, MN. Preceded in death by parents Walter and Selma Dahn, brothers Merle, Dell, twin brother Wesley, sister Ardie Mae, and granddaughter Sara Rose Deckert. Survived by wife Betty of 72 years, children Kathleen, Russell (Angie), Dianna (Jim), and Beverly (Don). 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Brother Gordon (Liz), and foreign exchange student Romi. Will was in the Korean War 1951- 1952. He was a painter of wildlife, wrote poetry, went golfing, and played lots of cards. He loved to make his grands and great-grands giggle by tickling them. Will and Betty joined Triune God Lutheran Church at 5827 Humboldt Ave. N, Brooklyn Center, MN, and were members for 68 years. Visitation at Church at 10 AM, service 11 AM on Thursday, 10/3. Lunch served after service.

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