Arthur N. Dahlke, of Antigo, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. He was 83 years old. He was born on June 16, 1928 in the Township of Polar, a son of the late Louis and Lillian (Now) Dahlke. He married Eleanor Wendt on June 27, 1953 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Polar. She survives.
Mr. Dahlke was a heavy equipment operator for various construction companies throughout Wisconsin. He was an honorary 60 year member of the Operating Engineers Local 139. During the winter months he resided in Mesa, Arizona.
An avid Packer fan, he enjoyed spending time in his woods, logging. cutting firewood and sharing his knowledge of tree varieties with others. He also enjoyed playing cards, camping, raising beef cattle, riding horses and traveling. Alaska, Hawaii, Europe, Panama Canal and Washington DC were amongst his favorites. He cherished time spent with children and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Diane (Gerald) Resch, Aniwa and Jeanne (Rob) Hoyt, Stevens Point; three sons, David (Norma) Dahlke, Wayne (Nancy) Dahlke and Scott (Sandy) Dahlke all of Antigo; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a brother, Harvey (Nobuko) Dahlke, Clarksville, TN; and a sister-in-law, Betty Dahlke, Casper, WY.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a grandchild; a sister, Norma Jagla; six brothers, Arnold, John, William, Benjamin, Herbert and Ernest.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Reverend Marvin Kindle officiating. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 - 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
His great sense of humor will be missed by his family and friends.
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I am sorry to hear of Art's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Uncle Art was always so much fun to be around. He had a special kind of humor that all the kids enjoyed so much. He will be missed by all of us but especially his close family as he was just that - close. My prayers go out to Aunt Eleanor and his children and grandchildren. I can just picture him and Dad (Ernie) playing cribbage in heaven.
We are sorry to learn of Art's passing. Back in the 1980's, Art and Elanor were valued customers of ours at Schwartz's Country Inn in "Downtown Polar". We always enjoyed Arts wry sense of humor and he always had a joke or two to tell. He always let us know how much he enjoyed our Broasted Chicken.
Our sympathies are with Elanor and the family. May God hold his soul in his arms and grant him peace.
God Bless!
Ralph and Mary Schwartz
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