John Dahlager

John C. Dahlager, 93, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, November 10, 2024 under the care of hospice.

John Conley Dahlager was born December 29, 1930, in Lakeland, Florida to Christopher and Annie (Conley) Dahlager. In 1949 he graduated from high school and in 1957 he graduated from Valley City State College with a bachelor's degree. John served in the United States Navy from 1951-1954 at Barbers Point, Oahu, Hawaii.

On December 8, 1953, John married Beverly Jean Bergman in Oahu, Hawaii.

After teaching four years in North Dakota, John and his family moved to Minnesota where he was employed as a continuing educator. He retired from Regional Treatment Center as a Structured Program Assistant. He continued to be active in his church and the American Legion. He also enjoyed participating in Sons of Norway, Toastmasters International (Fergus Falls Club#5292), National Rifle Association and Fergus Falls Rifle and Pistol Club.

John loved hunting, fishing, fly-tying, his artwork, gardening and most importantly reading.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Beverly.

John is survived by his children, Kathi (Mark) Hagen, Jessica Dahlager, Wayne Dahlager and John Christopher (Tamara) Dahlager; grandchildren, Clarinda Loving, Renee Standish, Sheila Strickland, Ashley Haun, John Allen Dahlager and James Dahlager; 18 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; sister, Mary Heitzman; niece, Laurie Larson; one nephew and two great-nephews.

Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2024 at Zion Sarpsborg Free Lutheran Church in Dalton, MN, with visitation one-hour prior to the service at the church.

Clergy: Reverend Mark Johnson

Interment: Zion Cemetery, Dalton, MN

Military Participation: Ashby American Legion Post 357

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com