Dale A. Dahms, of Antigo, died Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. He was 76 years old. He was born on May 21, 1941, in Milwaukee, a son of the late Leonard and Cecelia (Krueger) Dahms. He married Beatrice Burg, the couple later divorced. He married Maggie (Jacks) Moermond on February 14, 1981, she preceded him in death in 2014.
Mr. Dahms moved to the Antigo Area in 1973. He was a mechanic at Dewey Johnson Chevrolet in Antigo for 10 years and was a private investigator for 10 years retiring in 2004.
Dale volunteered by taking veterans to doctor appointments and enjoyed fishing, hunting and trap shooting.
Survivors include two daughters, Debra (Steve) Waters of Black Creek and Danna Gabriel (Ryan Mastenbrook) of Antigo; two sons, Donald (Tammy) Dahms of Antigo and David (Krissy) Dahms of Phlox; two step daughters, Marcia Moermond of St. Paul, MN and Barbara Moermond of Madison; a step son, James (Deborah) Moermond, III of Weston; grandchildren, Marcie, Michael, Madeline, Riley, Allie, Cody, Cooper, Lucy, Madison, Ayden, Tate and Taylor; two sisters, Mary (Mike) Fay of Menomonee Falls and Virginia (Robert) Wierman of Chippewa Falls; and a brother, Robert (Judy) Dahms of Pickerel.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie; a brother, Leonard Dahms and a sister, Lois (Julius) Pfaff.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Deacon Tom Hartman officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family asks that Memorials be made to the Langlade County Humame Society or the Semper Fi Fund.
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Dave, I want to extend my deepest prayers and condolences.
Dave, I want to extend my prayers and deepest condolences.
Dave, I want to extend my deepest prayers and condolences
Sorry to hear of Dale's passing. We had some great times back in the Milwaukee Stock Car days.
Donald, Dave and all of Dale's Family,
So terribly saddened at Dale's passing. He will be remembered fondly in our thoughts and prayers.
Martin and Judith Laub
So sorry to hear of Dale's passing. I had him on my Committee on county board,. Dale was a passionate and caring person for the people of Langlade County. Dale will be missed.
Sorry to hear of Dale's passing. We were buddies through high school and had many adventures together.
Knew Dale since childhood,reconnected at a grade school reunion, where I Also met his lovely wife Maggie,who he missed so much. We kept in touch by phone and old fashioned letters,he made me laugh and uplifted my spirits. I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers to the family. Barbara Gremminger Stelloh.
Our sympathy to Dale's family. Elwood and I both went to school with Dale. We had fond memories of him as he had the greatest sense of humor and kept us all in good spirits.
Sue and Elwood Meissner
Sorry to hear about Dale's death. I graduated with him from St. Mary's and Menomonee Falls High School. R. I. P. Dale
Debbie, Don, David and Danna,
So sorry to hear if your dad's passing. Your are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Gina Lambert Wierz
Debbie, Donald, David and Danna,
I was both surprised and saddened to hear of your dad's passing.
I have fond memories of him, growing up.
Please know that you are lovingly in my thoughts. **Trina (Clay) Trepanier **
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