Obituary of Robert Allan Dahl Sr.

Robert Allan Dahl Sr., 79, of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully at BeeHive Homes on September 26, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born December 7, 1943 to Clifford and Martha Dahl in Duluth. Bob graduated from Proctor High School in 1961 and UMD in 1966.

He married Kay Strecker on January 29, 1966. He served in the USAF and later worked as a circulation director for HBJ/Advanstar Publications for 34 years.

Bob was a Past Master of Euclid Lodge 198, a member of Trinity OES Chapter 242 and Duluth Toastmasters. He enjoyed camping, fishing, reading, and playing Bridge but most of all, he enjoyed the times he had with his family.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents (Clifford and Martha Dahl), his in-laws (Ervin & Mildred Strecker), brothers-in law Lee Strecker and Alvin Henke, sister-in-law Deveny Strecker and granddaughter, Frannie O’Meara.

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 57 years, Kay; son Bob Jr. (Julie) Dahl, daughter Karen (Michael) O’Meara; ten grandchildren, three great-grandsons; brother, Roger (Cathy) Dahl; sister Joanne (John) Cook, stepmother Charlene Dahl, sisters-in-law Pat Henke and Sharon (Wayne) Fechner, special friends, John and Nancy Eliason; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023 with visitation one hour prior to the 11 a.m. service at Peace In Christ Lutheran Church, 5007 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown, MN 55811.

The family would like to thank the staff members of BeeHive Homes and Gentiva Hospice for the loving care shown to Bob over the past five months.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Peace In Christ Lutheran Church Organ Fund (Bob loved music) or the Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank.

Arrangements by Cremation Society of Minnesota-Duluth.